Upper gastrointestinal refers to procedures that examine the upper part of the digestive system, which includes the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum.
This part of the digestive system is responsible for the initial digestion and processing of food.
Patient Information Leaflets
Pre-Procedure advice when having an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy:
- Having a Gastroscopy
- Having a Trans nasal Endoscopy
- Having a Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy
- Having a Gastroscopy and Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- Having an Oesophageal Dilatation during a Gastroscopy
- Having an Oesophageal Stent Insertion during a Gastroscopy
- Having an Oesophageal Banding of Varices during a Gastroscopy
- Having an Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio-Pancreatography (ERCP)
- Having a Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) tube inserted
Post Procedure Advice following an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy:
- Post Procedure Advice following a Gastroscopy (OGD)
- Post Procedure Advice following a Transnasal Endoscopy
- Post Procedure Advice following a Gastroscopy (OGD) and Colonoscopy
- Post Procedure Advice following a Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- Post Procedure Advice following Oesophageal Dilatation
- Post Procedure Advice following insertion of an Oesophageal Stent
- Post Procedure Advice following Oesophageal Banding
- Post Procedure Advice following an ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio-Pancreatography)
- Post Insertion Care of a CORFLO Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
- Post Insertion Care of a CORFLO Balloon Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
Upper gastrointestinal condition information: