Capsule endoscopy is a procedure that uses a pill-sized camera to check the midsection of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract for any abnormalities. An endoscopy is a minimally invasive procedure in which ...

Encountering retained gastric contents during esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) is more common in patients taking glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) but rarely leads to procedure ...

A study published in the Journal of Clinical Anesthesia investigated the relationship between semaglutide use and residual gastric content in patients undergoing upper gastrointestinal endoscopy (EGD) ...

Transnasal esophagogastroduodenoscopy seems to be safer and better tolerated than transoral esophagogastroduodenoscopy; however, further studies are required, particularly in terms of the caliber of ...

GI is the most common specialty in terms of case volume and the sixth most popular specialty with management companies, according to data from VMG Health and HealthCare Appraisers. Here are 32 notable ...

An endoscopy can diagnose eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), but it’s also an important tool for monitoring how well medical therapy is working — especially when you switch treatment types. “Typically an ...

Surgery completed through a small incision and assisted with special instruments, such as the endoscope, is called keyhole surgery. Because modern endoscopy has relatively few risks, delivers detailed ...