title: Complications of gastrointestinal fiberoptic endoscopy.
abstract: Flexible fiberoptic endoscopes are being increasingly used for direct visualization and biopsy of lesions of the gastrointestinal tract. The spectrum of gastrointestinal complications associated with fiber-optic esophagoscopy, gastroscopy, and colonoscopy is reviewed. Radiologic recognition and evaluation of these iatrogenic incidents is of critical importance.
mesh_terms: D003106:Colon / Q000293:injuries; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004939:Esophageal Perforation / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D004945:Esophagoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects; D005336:Fiber Optic Technology; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005773:Gastroscopy / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D055100:Optical Fibers; D011015:Pneumonia, Aspiration / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D011859:Radiography; D012466:Salivary Gland Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D013270:Stomach / Q000293:injuries