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Digestive System- Abbreviations
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| ABC | aspiration biopsy cytology |
| BaE, BE | barium enema, below the elbow |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BMI | body mass index |
| EGD | esophagogastroduodenoscopy |
| ESWL | extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy |
| GBP | gastric bypass |
| GBS | gallbladder series |
| GERD | gastroesophageal reflux disease |
| IBS | irritable bowel syndrome |
| LFT | liver function test |
| MRCP | magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography |
| PUD | peptic ulcer diease |
| R/O | rule out |
| UGIS | upper gastrointestinal series |
| UPP | uvulopalatopharyngoplasty |
| Ba | barium |
| CF | cystic fibrosis |
| CT | computed tomography |
| GB | gallbladder |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| HBV | hepatitis B virus |
| PMH | past medical history |
| stat | immediately |
| RGB | roux-en-Y gastric bypass |