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Therapeutic gastrointestinal endoscopy.

S K Yachha1, A Srivastava, B C Sharma

  • 1Department of Gastroenterology (Pediatric GE), Sanjay Gandhi Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow.

Indian Journal of Pediatrics
|September 1, 1996
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Therapeutic gastrointestinal endoscopy in children is safe and effective for treating conditions like esophageal varices and strictures. Procedures such as injection sclerotherapy and dilation show high success rates with minimal complications in expert hands.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  • Therapeutic Procedures

Background:

  • Therapeutic gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy is crucial for managing pediatric GI conditions.
  • Data on the safety and efficacy of these procedures in children, particularly in developing countries, is limited.
  • Understanding outcomes is vital for optimizing pediatric GI care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the safety, efficacy, and utility of various therapeutic GI endoscopic procedures in children.
  • To analyze outcomes of upper and lower GI endoscopic interventions.
  • To assess complication rates and management strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective study of 1,030 therapeutic GI endoscopic sessions in 162 children (January 1992-July 1995).

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  • Procedures included injection sclerotherapy (EIS), endoscopic variceal ligation (EVL), dilations, and foreign body retrieval.
  • Data collected on procedure types, indications, outcomes, and complications.

    • Main Results:

    • Upper GI procedures: EIS for varices (75%) showed 100% bleeding control and 85% eradication, with 9% minor complications.
    • EVL was effective without complications. Dilations and foreign body retrievals were also safe and effective.
    • Lower GI procedures: Colonoscopic polypectomy was performed in 92% of cases; one perforation occurred.

    Conclusions:

    • Pediatric therapeutic GI endoscopy is highly effective and safe.
    • Major complications are rare in experienced hands; minor complications are manageable conservatively.
    • These procedures offer a valuable treatment modality for pediatric GI disorders.