Uvular tip necrosis following routine diagnostic oesophagogastroduodenoscopy

Uvular necrosis is an uncommon complication following oesophagogastroduodenoscopy (OGD). We report a case involving a male in his 20s who developed uvular necrosis following a routine OGD performed under conscious sedation. The patient presented three days postprocedure with a worsening sore throat and odynophagia. Examination revealed an erythematous uvula with a necrotic tip. He was managed conservatively with simple analgesia, topical lidocaine and oral antibiotics with eventual full resolution of symptoms with no lasting sequelae. This case highlights a rare yet significant complication of OGD, emphasising the importance of clinician awareness, conservative management and patient reassurance.