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Gastrointestinal endoscopy in children and adults: How do they differ?

Sara Isoldi1, Salvatore Cucchiara2, Alessandro Repici3

  • 1Maternal and Child Health Department, Sapienza - University of Rome, Santa Maria Goretti Hospital, Polo Pontino, Latina, Italy.

Digestive and Liver Disease : Official Journal of the Italian Society of Gastroenterology and the Italian Association for the Study of the Liver
|March 11, 2021
PubMed

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Pediatric gastrointestinal endoscopy is a safe tool for evaluating childhood GI diseases, differing significantly from adult procedures due to age-related factors and disease spectrum. This review details current pediatric endoscopy knowledge and practice variations.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

Background:

  • Gastrointestinal endoscopy has advanced significantly over the last century.
  • Improvements in technology and anesthesia have made it a safe and effective diagnostic tool for pediatric gastrointestinal pathology.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current knowledge and practices in pediatric endoscopy.
  • To highlight key differences between pediatric and adult gastrointestinal endoscopy.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of pediatric endoscopy procedures.
  • Comparative analysis of pediatric versus adult endoscopic practices.

Main Results:

  • Pediatric endoscopy presents unique challenges compared to adult procedures.
  • Differences stem from age-related pathophysiology and distinct pediatric disease profiles.
  • Existing literature on pediatric endoscopy is limited but important.

Conclusions:

  • Pediatric gastrointestinal endoscopy requires specialized knowledge and techniques.
  • Understanding the distinctions between pediatric and adult endoscopy is crucial for effective patient care.
  • Further research is needed to expand the literature on pediatric endoscopic procedures.

Keywords:
Gastrointestinal endoscopyPediatricProcedure requirementsQuality indicatorsSmall bowel evaluation

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