A 15-20 minute endoscopic procedure is used to check for any abnormalities in the digestive track. Learn how to prepare for and what to expect from an endoscopy.

An Upper Endoscopy Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) is a procedure that examines the esophagus, stomach and duodenum. Find out what to expect from an EGD here. .

Check out this great resource on pediatric endoscopy and colonoscopy procedures. Learn how the procedures are done and how to prepare your child.

This site contains over 1,000 endoscopy pictures of the gastrointestinal track, from normal to cancerous. Find out what your insides might look like here.

This video endoscopy shows how polyps are removed through an endoscopic procedure. Click the 'more' tab to get additional information about the procedure and patient.

A lower endoscopy of the large intestines includes examination of the inside of the rectum and colon. An excellent site for educational videos and pictures.

An endoscopy is a procedure that allows a doctor to see into the esophagus and all the way through the colon. Learn more here.

An endoscopy with a biopsy includes inserting small forceps through the endoscopy tube and removing abnormal tissue for microscopic study. Learn what to expect here.

Both colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures are considered very safe for diagnostic purposes, although infection is a risk. Learn about the potential for infection and what is being done to prevent it.

Study results show complications from endoscopy procedures are most likely related to intra-venous sedation. Learn more about endoscopy complications in this meta-analysis.

This study examines reasons for endoscopy procedures in patients 85 years and older. Learn the reasons and outcomes in this retrospective study.

From cancer to biopsies, learn about the many reasons endoscopy procedures are done. This article lists why an endoscopy might be needed and how to prepare for it.