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Abstract
After the introduction of flexible fiber optic endoscopy to pediatric gastroenterology in the 1970s, upper gastrointestinal (UGI) endoscopy can be performed for the diagnosis and treatment of all age groups of children. We review indications, contraindications, preparation of patients for the procedure, and details of diagnostic and therapeutic UGI endoscopy used in pediatric surgery. We also discuss potential complications of endoscopy.Entities:
Keywords: Diagnosis; Endoscopy; Pediatric surgery; Treatment; Upper gastrointestinal system
Year: 2015 PMID: 26566483 PMCID: PMC4637801 DOI: 10.5409/wjcp.v4.i4.113
Source DB: PubMed Journal: World J Clin Pediatr ISSN: 2219-2808