Foregut and Colonic Perforations
Acute endoscopic perforations of the foregut and colon are rare but can have devastating consequences. There are several principles and practices that can lower the risk of perforation and guide…
Consent, Common Adverse Events, and Post–Adverse Event Actions in Endoscopy
Endoscopy constitutes a wide range of procedures with many indications. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, colonoscopy, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, endoscopic ultrasonography, and enteroscopy comprise the most commonly performed procedures. These examinations all carry risk…
Minimizing, Recognizing, and Managing Endoscopic Adverse Events
Uzma D. Siddiqui, MD, Editor Christopher J. Gostout, MD, Editor Related posts: Comprehensive Review of Adverse Events Associated with GI Endoscopy Consent, Common Adverse Events, and Post–Adverse Event Actions in…
Comprehensive Review of Adverse Events Associated with GI Endoscopy
Charles J. Lightdale, MD, Consulting Editor Complications directly related to gastrointestinal endoscopy are infrequent, but must be discussed with patients before endoscopy, diagnosed during or as soon as possible after…
Minimizing, Recognizing, and Managing Endoscopic Adverse Events
GASTROINTESTINAL ENDOSCOPY CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA www.giendo.theclinics.com Consulting Editor CHARLES J. LIGHTDALE January 2015 • Volume 25 • Number 1 Related posts: Minimizing, Recognizing, and Managing Endoscopic Adverse Events Consent,…
