ENDOSCOPY

UPPER GI
ENDOSCOPY
SYNONYM/ACRONYM: EGD, Esophagoscopy,
gastroscopy,

COMMON USE: To visualize and assess the

esophagus, stomach, and upper portion of the
duodenum to assist in diagnosis of bleeding, ulcers,
inflammation, tumor, and cancer.

AREA OF APPLICATION: Esophagus, stomach, and

upper duodenum.

CONTRAST: Done without contrast.

 LOWER ENDOSCOPY

SYNONYM/ACRONYM: Full colonoscopy, lower

panendoscopy.

COMMON USE: To visualize and assess the lower colon

for tumor, cancer, and infection.

AREA OF APPLICATION: Colon.

CONTRAST: Air.
REFERENCE:
Leeuwen, A. (2013). Davis's Comprehensive Handbook of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests
With Nursing Implications. Pennsylvania, United States. F.A. Davis Company