title: Technique of upper gastrointestinal endoscopy.
abstract: In order to obtain the greatest amount of diagnostic information from upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, it is necessary to have a thorough understanding of the methods of navigation, preparation of the equipment and patient, and accessory diagnostic procedures. By continually recalling these basic principles while performing upper endoscopic examinations, the goal of a complete, safe, and cost-effective examination will likely be obtained.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, University of Arizona, Arizona Health Sciences Center, Tucson.
authors.forename: P E
authors.initials: PE
authors.lastname: Jaffe
mesh_terms: D001706:Biopsy / Q000379:methods; D016145:Endoscopy, Digestive System / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007441:Intubation, Gastrointestinal / Q000379:methods; D007828:Laryngoscopy