What do you know about a test called an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)? Break the name down to help you understand what's going on here: 👉 esophago → esophagus 👉 gastro → gastric (stomach) 👉 duodeno → duodenum (small intestine) 👉 scopy → scope In this test - the doctor inserts a scope into the esophagus...through the stomach...and into the duodenum! They may take photos or biopsies and are looking for any abnormalities. ✨NCLEX TIP: EGD with biopsy is the gold standard for diagnosing gastri