title: Office procedures. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy.
abstract: This article describes diagnostic esophagogastroduodenoscopy and its use by primary care physicians. Included in the discussion are reviews of indications and contraindications, patient preparation (including sedation and monitoring), equipment and supplies needed, pertinent normal anatomy, techniques, and applicable common pathologic findings.
authors.affiliation: Department of Family Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington 98195-6340, USA.
authors.forename: T E
authors.initials: TE
authors.lastname: Norris
mesh_terms: D016292:Procedural Sedation; D000075202:Contraindications; D016145:Endoscopy, Digestive System / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D005194:Family Practice; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D008991:Monitoring, Physiologic; D009819:Office Visits; D010353:Patient Education as Topic