ASGE issues guidelines on the role of endoscopy in the bariatric surgery patient Jul 26, 2008
There are many types of endoscopy, including colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, gastroscopy, enteroscopy, and esophogogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) ... The rationale for performing an EGD is to identify and treat lesions that affect the type of surgery performed, cause complications in the immediate postoperative period, or result in symptoms after surgery. (EurekAlert!)
ASGE issues updated infection control guidelines for gastrointestinal endoscopy May 14, 2008
There are many types of endoscopy, including colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, gastroscopy, enteroscopy, and esophogogastroduodenoscopy (EGD). ASGE is known as the professions leader in setting standards of excellence in endoscopy and is committed to setting the highest-quality standards for GI endoscopy through its safety guidelines and the training of its members so that patients receive the best and safest care possible. (EurekAlert!)
Here's looking at you - from the inside out Sep 24, 2007
If they have problems, we can manually place it with an EGD.. Phan also stressed that the PillCam is a secondary measure, following a colonoscopy or Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD). (Skieston Standard Democrat, MO)
Preventing variceal bleeding Sep 7, 2007
All patients had an EGD and a clinical examination every 6 months after beginning treatment. The 31 patients who took beta blockers started on a low dose and increased it until they achieved a 25 percent reduction of their baseline heart rate. (EurekAlert!)
Environmental graphics can help maximize development's image May 14, 2007
Environmental graphic design (EGD) visually communicates project identity, information, wayfinding, and a distinct sense of place to a development's visitors ... EGD applies graphic design sensibilities to three dimensional environments. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
