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[Endoscopy in pregnancy].

Tamás Zágoni1, Eszter Daniella Juhász, Ferenc Sipos

  • 1Semmelweis Egyetem Altalános Orvostudományi Kar II. Belgyógyászati Klinika Budapest. zagonitamas@yahoo.co.uk

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Summary

Endoscopic procedures during pregnancy are challenging, requiring careful consideration of maternal and fetal well-being. Immediate intervention is sometimes necessary for conditions like gastrointestinal bleeding, despite limited data.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Obstetrics

Context:

  • Endoscopic procedures during pregnancy present unique challenges.
  • Limited medical literature exists regarding the safety and efficacy of endoscopy in pregnant patients.
  • Decisions regarding endoscopy require balancing maternal health with fetal safety.

Purpose:

  • To review the considerations for performing endoscopic interventions in pregnant patients.
  • To highlight the difficulties in decision-making due to limited data.

Summary:

  • Endoscopy in pregnancy is complex, often necessitating postponement unless critical conditions like upper gastrointestinal bleeding or biliary pancreatitis arise.
  • In such cases, endoscopic interventions are performed similarly to non-pregnant patients.
  • The decision-making process must prioritize both maternal well-being and fetal safety, despite data scarcity.

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Impact:

  • Provides guidance for clinicians facing complex endoscopic decisions in pregnant patients.
  • Emphasizes the need for a multidisciplinary approach to ensure optimal outcomes.
  • Highlights the critical importance of experienced judgment in managing these high-risk scenarios.