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by Mr. Rogelio Jaskolski 8 min read

What is the Whipple procedure?

c. Whipple procedure. A 7 year-old female presents to the same day surgery unit for a tonsillectomy. During the surgery the physician notices the adenoids are very inflamed and must be taken out as well. The adenoids, although not planned for removal, are removed following the tonsillectomy.

What is an EGD exam?

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. During the examination, a stricture of the esophagus is identified and subsequently dilated via ...

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