What is An EGD?

Many patients ask - what is an EGD? An Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) is a common and safe procedure performed by a GI doctor to evaluate diseases of the upper GI tract.
In this video, we discuss what an EGD is, where you would have one, and why it is an important procedure to have, its risks, and what to expect during and after the procedure.
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