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• General & Pediatric Surgeon 
• Endoscopist & Laparoscopic 
Surgeon 
• Apollo Loga Hospital 
• Karur-639002 
• India 
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APOLLO LOGA HOSPITAL 
Endoscopy Suite 
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UPPER GI ENDOSCOPY 
INDICATIONS 
• Epigastric&Retrosternal pain 
• Dysphagia&Odynophagia 
• Nausea&Vomiting 
• Hiccough 
• Hemetemesis&Melena 
• Evaluation of severe Anemia& Loss 
of appetite 
• Foreign body in GIT 
• Hoarseness of Voice 
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UPPER GI ENDOSCOPY 
CONTRAINDICATIONS 
• Suspected or known perforation 
• Ingestion of caustic materials 
• Known or suspected coagulopathy 
• Patient in shock 
• Uncooperative patient 
• Inadequately trained personnel 
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Normal Video Upper 
G.I.Endoscopy 
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Normal Video Upper 
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REFLUX ESOPHAGITIS 
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Hiatus Hernia 
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Prolapsing Gastropathy 
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Post Fundoplication 
Surveillance Endoscopy 
Tight Wrap Loose Wrap 
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Barrett’s Esophagus 
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Carcinoma of Esophagus 
Squamous Carcinoma 
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Carcinoma of Esophagus 
Adeno Carcinoma 
Esophageal View Stomach View 
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Carcinoma of Esophagus 
Laser Vaporisation 
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Stenting For Carcinoma of 
Esophagus 
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Mallory-Weiss Tear 
Esophageal View Stomach View 
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Esophageal Varices 
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Esophageal Varices 
Injection Scelerotherapy 
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Esophageal Varices 
Banding 
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Monilial Esophagitis 
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Bleeding Gastric ulcer 
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Bleeding Gastric ulcer 
Heater Probe Treatment 
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Bleeding Gastric ulcer 
Hemostasis 
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Gastric Carcinoma 
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Periampullary Carcinoma 
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FB Forceps&Basket 
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Coin Retrieval From 
Esophagus 
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Safety pin Retrieval 
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Mutton Piece in 
Esophagus 
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Percutaneous Endoscopic 
Gastrostomy (PEG) 
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Endoscopic Ultrasound 
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Take Home Message 
• Importance of such a versatile 
diagnostic & therapeutic tool 
should be properly recognized 
• Latest equipment with all 
accessories should be available in 
every modern hospital 
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Upper GI Endoscopy - A pictorial overview

Upper GI Endoscopy - A pictorial overview