Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)

EGD (upper endoscopy) is a procedure that allows the doctor to look at the inside of your child’s esophagus, stomach and duodenum (the first part of the small intestine). While your child is asleep, the doctor will guide a thin, flexible, lighted tube with a tiny camera called an endoscope into your child’s mouth and throat, then into the esophagus, stomach and duodenum. In addition to examining the area, the doctor may also remove a small sample of tissue (about 1 mm) for biopsy at the same time.

Learn more about what to expect with an EGD test or watch a step-by-step video guiding your child through an endoscopy procedure.

You can also watch a video that will guide you through what to expect during your procedure day.