Overview of Interventional Endoscopy Table 4.1 Interventional procedures in esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) Endoscopic hemostasis Specimen collection Endoscopic treatment of precancerous lesions and early carcinoma Endoscopic tube placement Foreign body removal Endoscopic…

Overview of Pathological Findings in the Esophagus Table 3.1 Diseases of the esophagus (Figs. 3.1–3.8) Diseases of the gastroesophageal junction Infections and other forms of esophagitis Diverticula Motility disorders Varices…

3.2    Pathological Findings: Stomach Overview of Pathological Findings in the Stomach Gastritis: Clinical Aspects Acute Gastritis: Diagnosis Acute Gastritis: Differential Diagnosis and Treatment Chronic Gastritis: Clinical Aspects and Classification…

1 General Indications and Contraindications Risks and Complications: Cardiac and Pulmonary Risks and Complications: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Suite: Facilities and Staff Endoscopy Suite: Endoscope Endoscopy Suite: Accessories Preparations for Endoscopy: Informed…