Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
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In medicine, esophagogastroduodenoscopy, (EGD) is an endoscopic procedure for examining the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum.
Adequately trained nurses may be able to perform this procedure as well as doctors[1], although the cost savings are small[2].
References
- ↑ Williams J, Russell I, Durai D, et al (2009). "Effectiveness of nurse delivered endoscopy: findings from randomised multi-institution nurse endoscopy trial (MINuET)". BMJ 338: b231. PMID 19208714. PMC 2643440. [e]
- ↑ Richardson G, Bloor K, Williams J, et al (2009). "Cost effectiveness of nurse delivered endoscopy: findings from randomised multi-institution nurse endoscopy trial (MINuET)". BMJ 338: b270. PMID 19208715. PMC 2643438. [e]
External links
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy - Information for patients from MedlinePlus (United States National Library of Medicine).