Upper Endoscopy
... The digestive system Upper endoscopy enables the physician to look inside the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum (first part of the small intestine). The procedure might be used to discover the reason f...

Upper GI Series
... The digestive system The upper gastrointestinal (GI) series uses x rays to diagnose problems in the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum (first part of the small intestine). It may also be used to examine...

Small Intestine Cancer Treatment
... Recurrent small intestine cancer is cancer that has recurred (come back) after it has been treated. The cancer may come back in the small intestine or in other parts of the body. The PDQ cancer inform...

Gastric Cancer Screening
... Note: Separate PDQ summaries on Prevention of Gastric Cancer, Gastric Cancer Treatment, and Levels of Evidence for Cancer Screening and Prevention Studies are also available. Gastroscopic examination ...