[Complications in gastroenterological procedures and their surgical treatment]

It is reported on 29 complications after invasive diagnostic measures with a lethality of 43% conditioned by delay. Above all extreme age groups are concerned. Endoscopies, punctures, but also the preparing measures such as purification enemas must be done by experienced persons. Already the suspicion of a complication justifies the operative revision. Expectative behaviour is the main case for the high lethality.