Endoscopic procedures include esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), colonoscopy, and sigmoidoscopy. EGD evaluates the oropharynx, esophagus, stomach, and first part of the small intestine. It is useful in evaluating swallowing disorders, abdominal pain, and malabsorptive diarrhea, among other indications. Colonoscopy and sigmoidoscopy evaluate the colon and sigmoid, respectively, and are able to detect polyps or signs of mucosal inflammation.

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