Common Tests Explained: Endoscopy

Common Tests Explained: Endoscopy (1:44)

During an endoscopy, a doctor uses a tiny camera to examine the inside of your digestive tract. In this video, Karen Smith, RN, of Doctors Hospital of Augusta, discusses reasons for an endoscopy and what you can expect from the procedure.

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