The upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract is a technique of tracking food trail and upper abdominal by inserting a tube through the mouth, equipped with camera, light and some time Ultrasound device too. The technique is also known as Endoscopy.
An upper GI series is of tests and investigation that look at your food pipe stomach, and the first part of your small intestine while they’re working. It’s sometimes called UGI for short.
In what diseases Upper Gastrointestinal (GI) helps?
As the use of endoscopy to evaluate gastrointestinal disorders increases, debate has arisen regarding the appropriate use of endoscopy vs the traditional upper GI series. Some clinicians argue that radiographic evaluation of the upper GI tract with barium is preferable because it provides definitive results in a majority of cases, is non-invasive, requires no anaesthesia and is less expensive. Others argue that a biopsy can easily be performed during endoscopy if a problem is discovered during the procedure, avoiding the need for a subsequent biopsy or surgery. This article outlines the advantages and disadvantages of both procedures in the evaluation of upper GI symptoms.