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6 min readProcedure Guide
Endoscopy reports may mention gastritis, ulcer, esophagitis, bile reflux, hiatal hernia or biopsy. The report should be interpreted with symptoms and biopsy results.
Key Takeaways
- Food pipe findings
- Stomach findings
- Biopsy and H. pylori
- Next steps
Food pipe findings
The report may mention reflux injury, esophagitis, stricture, varices or suspicious lesions depending on what is seen.
Stomach findings
Common terms include gastritis, erosions, ulcer, bile reflux, polyp or growth. Biopsy may be advised in selected findings.
Biopsy and H. pylori
Biopsy can help diagnose H. pylori, inflammation, celiac disease or suspicious tissue depending on site.
Next steps
Treatment may include medicines, H. pylori therapy, repeat endoscopy, biopsy follow-up or urgent care for bleeding.