OGD---The lumen of the upper digestive tract-

Oesophagogastroduodenoscopy (OGD)

OGD is the method for examination of the lumen of the upper digestive tract. OGD means the use of a flexible endoscope to examine the oesophagus (Oesopha-), stomach (Gastro-) and duodenum (Duodeno-). 

OGD is indicated for diagnosis, biopsy and delivery of targeted therapies. It may be used for patients suffering from peptic ulcer disease or bleeding, suspected oesophageal and gastric cancer, symptoms of indigestion, acid reflux and difficulty in swallowing.



Procedures
1. Prior to the examination, local anesthetics will be sprayed to the throat of patients. During the procedure, patients are fully conscious.
2. A flexible endoscope with a diameter of 0.9-1.2cm will then be introduced by the endoscopist through patients’ mouth into the esophagus, stomach and the duodenum.
3. Blood pressure and heart rate will be closely monitored during the procedure.
4. The entire procedure will last for about 10 to 20 minutes.





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