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Emergency endoscopy in children

Khalid M Khan1

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, University of Minnesota, 420 Delaware Street Southeast, Mayo Mail Code 185, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA. khanx020@umn.edu

Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics of North America
|June 9, 2007
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Pediatric endoscopy has advanced significantly over 40 years. This review focuses on key pediatric gastroenterology developments crucial for emergency endoscopic procedures in children.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Endoscopic Procedures

Background:

  • Pediatric endoscopy has evolved over four decades, mirroring advancements in pediatric gastroenterology.
  • Endoscopic techniques were first introduced in adults before their application in pediatric care.
  • Pediatric endoscopists perform fewer procedures than adult specialists, encompassing both routine and emergency cases.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight significant developments in pediatric gastroenterology.
  • To focus on advancements relevant to emergency endoscopic procedures in children.

Main Methods:

  • Review of advancements in pediatric gastroenterology.
  • Focus on developments impacting emergency endoscopic procedures.

Main Results:

  • Pediatric endoscopy has a substantial history of development.
  • Training for pediatric endoscopists requires thoroughness due to procedure volume differences.
  • Specific advancements relevant to emergency pediatric endoscopy are identified.

Conclusions:

  • The field of pediatric gastroenterology has seen considerable progress.
  • Thorough training is essential for pediatric endoscopists.
  • Key developments in pediatric gastroenterology are vital for managing emergency endoscopic situations in children.

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