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What is the difference between an endoscopy and a TNE?

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What is the difference between an endoscopy and a TNE?

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The difference between an endoscopy and a transnasal esophagoscopy is that you need to be sedated for an endoscopy, which increases the risk of complications. Otolaryngologist Jonathan Aviv, MD, explains the difference in detail.

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