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Gastroscopy - The Problems Encountered |
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Perforation of esophagus or stomach: Up to 0.1% of all Esophagogastroduodenoscopy's . The upper esophagus above the cricopharynx appears most vulnerable. Other risk factors are esophageal cancer, strictures, or cervical osteophytes. Bleeding: Considered rare even after biopsies, at 0.3/1000 cases. In most cases, bleeding is not due to a coagulation defect, rather it results from biopsy of friable tissue. Cardiopulmonary complications: Significant cardiac arrhythmias are distinctly unusual. If a Holter monitor is placed, transient rhythm disturbances such as sinus tachycardia, premature ventricular contractions (PVCs), premature atrial contractions (PACs), and rarely ischemic changes may be recorded in 22% of cases. Few adverse clinical outcomes have been reported. Lung infections due to vomiting and aspiration during the procedure. |
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wesg1999(Guest)
Posted on: 01/13/2011 what site do i need to visit concerning rubber band placed oround blood vessells inthe esophagus
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Posted on: 03/27/2009 No freakin way! Im not getting that done, it sounds painful! |
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