Unsedated transnasal esophagogastroduodenoscopy: a view of the future.
Unsedated transnasal esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) is a unique approach to viewing the gastrointestinal tract. A significant portion of the expense and complications of conventional EGD is related to the use of conscious sedation. Transnasal EGD can be performed with a topical anesthetic alone and can be safely executed in inpatient and outpatient settings.
Christianson
J M
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Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53226, USA.
D000328:Adult; D000779:Anesthetics, Local / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D016292:Procedural Sedation / Q000009:adverse effects; D016145:Endoscopy, Digestive System / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing* / Q000639:trends; D005544:Forecasting; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009666:Nose
D000779:Anesthetics, Local