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Gastroscopy - Summary

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In summary, gastroscopy is a precious procedure for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the upper digestive tract. Abnormalities suspected by X-ray can be confirmed and studied in detail during this
procedure. Even when X-rays are normal, the cause of such symptoms as abdominal pain and internal bleeding can often be determined by gastroscopy. This technique is useful in the diagnosis and follow-up of patients with peptic ulcers and also allows dilatation of esophageal strictures. Gastroscopy is an extremely safe and worthwhile procedure that is very well tolerated.

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Posted by:  wesg1999(Guest)  Posted on: 01/13/2011
what site do i need to visit concerning rubber band placed oround blood vessells inthe esophagus



Posted by:  SMitchem22(Guest)  Posted on: 03/27/2009
No freakin way! Im not getting that done, it sounds painful!


Posted by:  guest  Posted on: 11/26/2009
Well i jst found out i have to go for one on the 18th Dec 2009. I am realy dreading it. Will let you know how it went :[




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