Anesthesiology
Main Line Health’s anesthesiologists play a critical role in your total care before, during and after surgery.
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) Test
What is an EGD (esophagogastroduodenoscopy)?
Your doctor may recommend an EGD (esophagogastroduodenoscopy) or upper GI endoscopy if you have symptoms such as heartburn, stomach bleeding, swallowing problems, or upper abdominal pain. An EGD is a diagnostic and treatment procedure during which the doctor uses a thin lighted tube that is guided through your mouth down into your esophagus, stomach and duodenum (first part of small intestine) to examine for abnormalities.
Preparing for EGD and what to expect
Your doctor may advise you to stop taking certain medications before your test. You'll also need to arrive on an empty stomach for better results and also because you'll be receiving anesthesia (medication) to help you relax. Due to the anesthesia, you'll also need to have someone drive you home afterward.
The procedure itself involves anesthesia given through a vein in your arm to make you sleepy. You will then receive local anesthesia (numbing agent in the mouth) so you won't gag or cough when the endoscope is inserted. If you have dentures, you'll be asked to remove them beforehand.
Lying on your left side, the scope is guided down to the small intestine. Air in the scope allows the doctor to look for abnormalities in the lining of the esophagus, stomach and upper duodenum. The doctor may also use the endoscope to expand a narrowed area and may take sample tissue for biopsy.
After your lab results are back, your doctor will go over your test results with you. Abnormal findings may indicate any number of conditions, such as celiac disease, gastritis, hiatal hernia, ulcers or cancer. The EDG helps your doctor identify the cause of your symptoms so you can both determine next steps, if needed.
General Surgery
General surgeons are doctors who are board certified as specialists in many different types of surgery. At Main Line Health, our general surgeons are an important part of your care team.
Podiatry
See how Main Line Health’s dedicated team of podiatrists provide expert care, ensuring comprehensive treatment for your foot and ankle conditions.
Inpatient and Outpatient Rehabilitation
Learn how Main Line Health can change the lives of you and your loved ones through physical and cognitive rehab for several conditions and injuries.
Lung and Thoracic
Main Line Health experts use the latest technology to diagnose and treat all types of conditions affecting the chest, lungs and esophagus.
Audiology
Explore audiology services at Main Line Health, including hearing assessments, hearing aids and personalized solutions for a variety of auditory conditions.
Stroke and Neurointervention
Main Line Health is one of few community health systems offering state-of-the-art neurointervention care. Through our collaboration with the Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience, our Neurointervention Program is an accredited thrombectomy-capable stoke center.
Primary Care
Experience comprehensive and compassionate primary care and family medicine services at Main Line Health, delivering advanced care for your overall well-being.