Gastroscopy - The Problems Encountered
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.
References:
- Gastroscopy - Overview - (https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/gastroscopy/)
- Gastroscopy (Endoscopy) - (https://healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/F_I/Gastroscopy-endoscopy)
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy - (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK532268/)
- Indications and Contraindications for Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8069470)
- What Happens During a Gastroscopy? - (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK310264/)
- Gastroscopy Upper Scope Test - (https://www.permiangi.com/gastroscopy-upper-scope-test.html)
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Can a gastroscopy endanger an earlier AAA Repair?
what site do i need to visit concerning rubber band placed oround blood vessells inthe esophagus
No freakin way! Im not getting that done, it sounds painful!
Well i jst found out i have to go for one on the 18th Dec 2009. I am realy dreading it. Will let you know how it went :[
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