Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is a common and potentially life-threatening condition that requires prompt and accurate diagnosis. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) and colonoscopy are the primary ...

Endoscopy can be used along with other tests to confirm a diagnosis of cirrhosis and help a doctor decide what treatments might be best. An endoscopy is done by inserting a thin, lighted tube with a ...

1. Control of bleeding not separately billable. The control of bleeding is included in biopsy (and most other) endoscopic procedures, and is not separately billable unless the patient comes into the ...

This prospective study was conducted from January to July 2010 at the Buddhist Dalin Tzu Chi General Hospital (Chia-Yi, Taiwan). Asymptomatic patients admitted to our physical check-up department were ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . GLP-1RA use prior to upper endoscopy was linked to increased risk for retained gastric contents. A 24-hour clear ...

Doctors may perform an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy to diagnose and help treat stomach ulcers. During the procedure, a healthcare professional inserts an endoscope through the mouth and into the ...

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Use upper endoscopy wisely Inappropriate endoscopy use generates unnecessary costs and exposes patients to harms without improving outcomes. Although upper endoscopy is commonly used in the diagnosis ...

The UAB's Basil I. Hirschowitz Endoscopic Center of Excellence is a globally recognized center for advanced and therapeutic endoscopy, serving as a quaternary referral center with a high volume of ...

Carbon dioxide insufflation has emerged as a pivotal technique in gastrointestinal endoscopy, offering significant advantages over conventional air insufflation. Owing to its rapid absorption and ...