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An investigation using a long thin telescope (an endoscope) that is passed through the mouth, down the gullet and into the stomach, so a doctor can inspect the lining of stomach. The same instrument can be used to take a sample from any areas that look suspicious (biopsy) which are sent for examination in a laboratory.
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Topics Related To Gastroscopy
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| Kaposi's Sarcoma | The Condition
"...The following types of endoscopy are used to examine different parts of the body ... gastroscopy - esophagus and stomach..."
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Stomach Cancer |
The Condition
"...This includes the following:
... Barium meal..."
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Last updated: May 10, 2007
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