Complications of diagnostic upper Gastrointestinal endoscopy: common and rare - recognition, assessment and management.
Waddingham, William Kumar, Bhaskar Tsiamoulos, Zacharias P Banks, Matthew
Waddingham, William
Kumar, Bhaskar
Tsiamoulos, Zacharias P
Banks, Matthew
Abstract
A clear understanding of the potential complications or adverse events (AEs) of diagnostic endoscopy is an essential component of being an endoscopist. Creating a culture of safety and prevention of AEs should be part of routine endoscopy practice. Appropriate patient selection for procedures, informed consent, periprocedure risk assessments and a team approach, all contribute to reducing AEs. Early recognition, prompt management and transparent communication with patients are essential for the holistic and optimal management of AEs. In this review, we discuss the complications of diagnostic upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, including their recognition, treatment and prevention.
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University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust; Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust
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Date
2022-12-09
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Citation
Waddingham W, Kamran U, Kumar B, Trudgill NJ, Tsiamoulos ZP, Banks M. Complications of diagnostic upper Gastrointestinal endoscopy: common and rare - recognition, assessment and management. BMJ Open Gastroenterol. 2022 Dec;9(1):e000688. doi: 10.1136/bmjgast-2021-000688.