title: Complications of fiberoptic endoscopy.
abstract: This review summarizes the complications of fiberoptic peroral endoscopy, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography and colonoscopy gleaned from reports of extensive endoscopic surveys. Unique individual experiences are also included. Means whereby complications can be prevented or remedied are noted.
mesh_terms: D002760:Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde / Q000009:adverse effects; D003113:Colonoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005336:Fiber Optic Technology; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007239:Infections / Q000209:etiology; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000209:etiology; D007417:Intestinal Polyps / Q000601:surgery; D010195:Pancreatitis / Q000209:etiology; D018805:Sepsis / Q000209:etiology