Administering a lidocaine lollipop as a single-agent anesthetic to patients undergoing an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy procedure eliminated the need for sedation in the majority of patients. Upper ...

The authors conclude that VCE can identify high-risk patients with UGIB and can expedite emergency therapeutic endoscopy. However, this was a very small study that had multiple limitations, including ...

In-hospital mortality after acute upper GI bleeding has been estimated at 10%. Endoscopy, which allows identification of the source of bleeding, is recommended within 24 hours after consultation; ...

We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact customerservice@slackinc.com. Video capsule endoscopy is a safe alternative to ...

Doctors may perform an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy to diagnose and help treat stomach ulcers. During the procedure, a healthcare professional inserts an endoscope through the mouth and into the ...

Although older studies indicate that examining the laryngopharyngeal area during routine upper gastrointestinal (UGI) endoscopy is important, this does not routinely occur. This prospective study ...

In-hospital mortality after acute upper GI bleeding has been estimated at 10%. Endoscopy, which allows identification of the source of bleeding, is recommended within 24 hours after consultation; ...