An esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) is a procedure that helps diagnose and treat conditions of the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract. During the EGD procedure, a doctor passes an endoscope, a camera ...

The following data is gathered from an AAAHC benchmarking study of 35 organizations performing 177,109 colonoscopies and 21 organizations performing 35,083 esophagogastroduodenoscopy procedures ...

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 ...

Endoscopy prep—getting ready for a colonoscopy or upper GI endoscopy—can be intimidating and a bit nerve-racking. During an ...

Doctors may perform an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy to diagnose and help treat stomach ulcers. During the procedure, a healthcare professional inserts an endoscope through the mouth and into the ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . GLP-1RA use prior to upper endoscopy was linked to increased risk for retained gastric contents. A 24-hour clear ...

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Dr. Kevin E. Woods is a distinguished gastroenterologist and interventional endoscopist, known for his expertise in the treatment of digestive diseases and the integration of medicine with technology.

Failed sedation for routine gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy is extremely rare, warranting a return to endoscopist-directed sedation, rather than costly anesthesia-assisted sedation, as the default ...

As the effective date of UnitedHealthcare’s prior authorization policy for gastroenterology endoscopy services quickly approaches, the ACG, AGA and ASGE alongside 175 allied organizations have rallied ...

Introduction Role of Endoscopy in the Evaluation of OGIB Nonendoscopic Methods Summary References Sonde enteroscopy involves the use of a long, flexible, fiberoptic instrument propelled through the ...