Complications of gastrointestinal fiberoptic endoscopy.
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.
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