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In [[medicine]], '''esophagogastroduodenoscopy''', (EGD) is an endoscopic procedure for examining the [[esophagus]], [[stomach]], and [[duodenum]]. | In [[medicine]], '''esophagogastroduodenoscopy''', (EGD) is an endoscopic procedure for examining the [[esophagus]], [[stomach]], and [[duodenum]]. | ||
Adequately trained [[nurse]]s may be able to perform this procedure as well as doctors<ref name="pmid19208714">{{cite journal |author=Williams J, Russell I, Durai D, ''et al'' |title=Effectiveness of nurse delivered endoscopy: findings from randomised multi-institution nurse endoscopy trial (MINuET) |journal=BMJ |volume=338 |issue= |pages=b231 |year=2009 |pmid=19208714 |pmc=2643440 |doi= |url=http://bmj.com/cgi/pmidlookup?view=long&pmid=19208714 |issn=}}</ref>, although the cost savings are small<ref name="pmid19208715">{{cite journal |author=Richardson G, Bloor K, Williams J, ''et al'' |title=Cost effectiveness of nurse delivered endoscopy: findings from randomised multi-institution nurse endoscopy trial (MINuET) |journal=BMJ |volume=338 |issue= |pages=b270 |year=2009 |pmid=19208715 |pmc=2643438 |doi= |url=http://bmj.com/cgi/pmidlookup?view=long&pmid=19208715 |issn=}}</ref>. | |||
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In medicine, esophagogastroduodenoscopy, (EGD) is an endoscopic procedure for examining the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum.
Adequately trained nurses may be able to perform this procedure as well as doctors[1], although the cost savings are small[2].
References
- ↑ Williams J, Russell I, Durai D, et al (2009). "Effectiveness of nurse delivered endoscopy: findings from randomised multi-institution nurse endoscopy trial (MINuET)". BMJ 338: b231. PMID 19208714. PMC 2643440. [e]
- ↑ Richardson G, Bloor K, Williams J, et al (2009). "Cost effectiveness of nurse delivered endoscopy: findings from randomised multi-institution nurse endoscopy trial (MINuET)". BMJ 338: b270. PMID 19208715. PMC 2643438. [e]
External links
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy - Information for patients from MedlinePlus (United States National Library of Medicine).