title: [Complications of endoscopy in children].
abstract: Endoscopic examination is a valuable procedure both in the diagnostics and in the treatment of alimentary tract diseases. It is usually safe, however, it is invasive and therefore burdened by complications risk, particularly when it is performed as a therapeutic procedure. Taking into consideration the causative agent, complications of endoscopy can be divided into these occurring already before examination being the result of preparation to the examination and directly connected with the procedure of examination. The occurrence of complication may require other, additional diagnostic procedures, treatment including surgical, moreover it can be a cause of patient death. The prevention of complications of endoscopy includes proper qualification to the examination, detailed history of concomitant diseases, proper preparation for the examinations, experienced staff conducting the examination and proper technical setting.
authors.affiliation: Akademia Medyczna we Wroclawiu, II Katedra i Klinika Pediatrii Gastroenterologii i Zywienia. ellak@op.pl
authors.forename: Elzbieta
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Krzesiek
authors.forename: Barbara
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Iwańczak
mesh_terms: D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D002648:Child; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods*; D004939:Esophageal Perforation / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000379:methods; D012307:Risk Factors; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control