What does EGD stand for?

pcballott
on 11/7/12 12:28 pm
RNY on 11/20/12

Can anyone tell me what EGD actually stands for...I have a supplemental insurance plan through my job that I completely forgot about and I am trying to see if it is covered.

 

lollipop_candy_girl
on 11/7/12 12:36 pm - Confluence, PA
RNY on 11/13/12

Esophagogastroduodenoscopy: Also known as EGD or upper endoscopy. A procedure that enables the examiner (usually a gastroenterologist) to examine the esophagus (the swallowing tube), stomach, and duodenum (the first portion of small bowel) using a thin flexible tube (a "scope") that can be looked through or seen on a TV monitor. (A great crossword puzzle/trivia term!)

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pcballott
on 11/7/12 12:48 pm
RNY on 11/20/12

You should be a Jeopardy contestant.  Thanks so much!

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