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Complications of endoscopy.

Lev Ginzburg1, David Greenwald, Jonathan Cohen

  • 1Division of Gastroenterology, Montefiore Medical Center, 111 East 210th Street, Bronx, NY 10467, USA.

Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics of North America
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Summary

This review discusses recognizing patient risk factors and managing complications from standard upper and lower endoscopy. It covers diagnosis and treatment of adverse events, excluding advanced endoscopic techniques.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology and Endoscopy

Background:

  • Standard upper and lower endoscopic procedures are common diagnostic and therapeutic tools.
  • Complications, though infrequent, can arise from these procedures, necessitating careful management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To focus on potential complications of standard upper and lower endoscopic procedures.
  • To highlight the recognition of preprocedure risk factors for various complications.
  • To detail the diagnosis and management of procedure-related adverse events.

Main Methods:

  • Review of literature focusing on standard upper and lower endoscopy.
  • Identification of pre-existing patient risk factors for adverse events.
  • Analysis of diagnostic and management strategies for common endoscopic complications.

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Main Results:

  • Preprocedure risk factor assessment is crucial for anticipating and mitigating complications.
  • Early recognition and prompt management of adverse events improve patient outcomes.
  • Common complications include bleeding, perforation, and cardiopulmonary events.

Conclusions:

  • Effective management of standard endoscopic complications relies on understanding risk factors and timely intervention.
  • This review provides a guide for clinicians to recognize and manage adverse events associated with routine endoscopic procedures.