Repeated EGD and colonoscopy play a critical role in diagnosing GI bleeding when initial examinations fail to identify the bleeding source. While routine repeat procedures are not always necessary ...

Repeated EGD and colonoscopy play a critical role in diagnosing GI bleeding when initial examinations fail to identify the bleeding source. While routine repeat procedures are not always necessary ...

Conclusion: The optimal sequence for same-day bidirectional endoscopy is EGD followed by colonoscopy. In this order, the procedure is better tolerated, and patients require a lower overall dose of ...

Esophagogastroduodenoscopy is the recommended ... technique to detect varices will result in a number of unnecessary procedures, which increase the workload of endoscopy units.

Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD ... were better able to tolerate scope introduction and manipulation during the procedure. Sedation was needed by 96% of patients given spray, but by only 32% ...