Upper Gi Endoscopy Risk Of Perforation
- Bleeding
- Infection
- Pain
- Tearing (perforation) of the tissue wall during endoscopy
Reactions to the sedation can occur, although they are rare. For this reason your breathing, blood pressure, heart rate, and oxygen level will be monitored during the procedure.
Special considerations
Endoscopies also can be used to treat certain diseases or conditions. For example, tumors can be removed or bleeding from lesions can be stopped.
Read more
More information on "Upper Gi Endoscopy Risk Of Perforation"
From Our Experts
Preparing your Child for an Endoscopy
Help, my child needs an Endoscopy "Help, the doctor said my child needs an endoscopy." I often get calls and emails from parents when... Read more »
Q&A: Do I Need Another Endoscopy?
I have GERD as well as chronic anemia for which I take iron. My symptoms have been stable, however recently I experienced worsening in my... Read more »
Preparing for Your Child's Endoscopy
Tomorrow (Wednesday), my 5-year-old son will undergo an upper endoscopy, which is an exploratory procedure that allows his doctor to look... Read more »
Antibiotics: Not Always the Answer for Upper Respiratory Tract...
Cough, cold and flu season has arrived for most of the northern half of America. Doctor's offices are busier trying to squeeze patients in... Read more »
Do I Have Crohn's Disease?
I am a 23 year old female and I have been having abdominal pain and intermittent diarrhea for 3 years. I've undergone colonoscopy, upper... Read more »
From Our Sources
Avastin boosts bowel perforation risk: study
A recent review of clinical trials finds Avastin with chemo doubles a patient's odds of gastrointestinal perforations, particularly in those... Read more »
Steroid Use May Boost Risk of Bowel Perforation
New research published in the journal Arthritis & Rheumatism has found that rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients who are treated with... Read more »
Perforated Eardrum
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Prevention There are several steps you can take to prevent a perforated eardrum: You can reduce the risk of a perforated eardrum by ... Read more »
Esophageal perforation
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
An esophageal perforation is a hole in the esophagus, the tube through which food passes from the mouth to the stomach.Alternative NamesPerforation... Read more »
Gastrointestinal perforation
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Gastrointestinal perforation is a hole that develops through the entire wall of the stomach, small intestine, large bowel, or gallbladder. This... Read more »
Featuring Content From:
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2012 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
