A patient is admitted for a simple primary examination of the gastrointestinal system to rule out GI cancer. An Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) is performed, which includes examination of the esophagus, stomach and portions of the small intestine.
A patient with hypertension is scheduled for same day surgery for removal of her gallbladder due to chronic gallstones. She is examined preoperatively by her cardiologist to be cleared for surgery.