What is Esophageal Endoscopy?
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Endoscopy means looking inside and typically refers to looking inside the body for medical reasons using an instrument called an endoscope. This test involves passing an endoscope, a long, flexible black tube with a light and video camera on one end, through the mouth to examine the esophagus.
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How do members experience Esophageal Endoscopy?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic assessment | 29 | 6 | |
| Improve swallowing | 11 | 1 | |
| Gastroesophageal reflux disease | 5 | 1 | |
| Acid reflux | 2 | 0 | |
| Esophageal varices | 2 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominal wind pain | 1 | |
| Chest pain | 1 | |
| Esophageal ulcer | 1 | |
| Muscle soreness | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 2 | |
| Mild | 1 | |
| None | 6 |
Member evaluations
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evaluated on Apr 02, 2016
- Perceived effectiveness for Diagnostic assessment: Major
- Side effects: None
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