Question:
Endoscopy vs. Gastroscopy

I'm wondering what the difference is between the two?    — [Anonymous] (posted on December 21, 2001)

December 22, 2001
They are actually one and the same... the definition of an endoscopy is: A term which refers to a special technique for looking inside a part of the body. There are upper endoscopy's (which are the gastroscopy) and gynaecological endoscopy's. A Gastroscopy is defined as: Examination of the internal surface of the stomach through a special instrument (gastroscope) that is passed through the mouth, and down the esophagus. It is a type of endoscopy. Hope that helps... Good luck!
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