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Gastroscopy procedure

The procedure called gastroscopy involves the placing of an endoscope (a small flexible tube with a camera and light) into the stomach and duodenum to search for abnormalities. Tissue samples may be obtained to check for. H. pylori. bacteria, a cause of many peptic ulcers. An actively bleeding ulcer may also be cauterized (blood vessels are sealed with a burning tool) during a gastroscopy procedure.

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Peptic Ulcer

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Medullary Cystic Disease

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Gastritis

·As a Risk Factor

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

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