It is an outpatient diagnostic procedure that allows your doctor to look inside the upper part of the digestive system.

Using a long, flexible tube with a small camera at one end (an endoscope), your doctor can see inside your esophagus, stomach, and upper duodenum (the first part of the small intestine).

Benefits :

• The doctor can see things that do not look good on x-rays.
• Some problems can be treated during the procedure.
• Tissue samples can be taken for biopsies.

Preparation for the procedure:

• Follow a soft diet the day before: Lunch and liquid dinner.
• Keep fasting. Do not consume any food during the 8 hours prior to your study. Smoking or chewing gum is prohibited during this time.
• You must sign a consent, indicating that you have been informed of the study to which it will be submitted and that you authorize its performance.

Recommendations:

• Do not drive before 12 hours after the endoscopy to allow the effects of the sedative to wear off.
• Patients should inform their doctor about all health problems they have and all medications they are taking.
• It is recommended to attend your study accompanied.
• Bring comfortable clothing for your study.
• Please attend 30 minutes in advance of your appointment.