This information was developed by the Publications Committee of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE). For more information about ASGE, visit www.asge.org. This information is intended only to provide general guidance. It does not… Colonoscopy
What is the purpose of an upper endoscopy? An upper endoscopy, also called an endoscopy or EGD (esophagogastroduodenoscopy), is a minimally invasive procedure to evaluate your upper digestive tract, including the esophagus, stomach, and the… Upper Endoscopy
What is the purpose of a flexible sigmoidoscopy? Flexible sigmoidoscopy is a minimally invasive procedure to evaluate the lower 1/3 of the large intestine (colon). Compared to a colonoscopy, which evaluates the health of the… Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
What is the purpose of esophageal dilation? Esophageal dilation is a minimally invasive procedure to treat patients with an abnormal narrowing of the esophagus (the tube that connects the mouth and the stomach) that may… Esophageal Dilation