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Upper GI exam. Definition. An upper GI examination is a fluoroscopic examination (a type of x ray imaging) of the upper gastrointestinal tract, including the esophagus, stomach, and upper small intestine (duodenum). Purpose An upper GI series is frequently requested when a patient experiences unexplained symptoms of abdominal pain, difficulty in swallowing (dysphagia), regurgitation, diarrhea, or unexplained weight loss. It is used to help diagnose disorders and diseases of, or related to, the upper gastrointestinal tract.
An Upper Endoscopy or EGD is an abbreviation for Esophagogastroduodenoscopy. It is also commonly referred to as an upper GIEndoscopy. GI is an abbreviation for gastrointestinal.