Delayed Emergence From Anesthesia After Esophagogastroduodenoscopy/Colonoscopy in an Adult Patient With Narcolepsy

Abdelrhman Refaey1, Ahmed Ebeid1, Adam Jacob1

  • 1Division of Gastroenterology and Liver Disease, Department of Medicine, George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC.

ACG Case Reports Journal
|January 19, 2026
PubMed
Summary

Patients with narcolepsy may experience prolonged sedation after propofol anesthesia during endoscopic procedures. Thorough preoperative screening for sleep disorders is crucial to prevent delayed emergence and ensure patient safety.

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