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Treatments for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

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The endoscopy is a test used to diagnose or treat (therapeutic endoscopy) possible pathologies of the esophagus, stomach and duodenum, the upper part of the digestive tract.

The treatment is done by natural orifices of the body, the endoscope is inserted through the mouth and advanced to display the entire tube.

The test typically be somewhat annoying, so it slightly to the patient is sedated. Lasts 15-30 minutes and is performed on an outpatient basis, the patient has to be admitted.