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Sometimes it's necessary to have you change position to help the scope pass easily. You may be asked to slowly roll to one side or on to your back.

Occasionally an assistant will need to apply pressure with their hands on your abdomen to help the endoscope move forward. These are normal maneuvers.


 
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