Chapter 8

Complications of Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

Colm O'Loughlin MB, MRCP (UK)

Colm O'Loughlin MB, MRCP (UK)

Assistant Professor

Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA

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Reza Shaker MD, FACP

Reza Shaker MD, FACP

Professor Chief Director

Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA

Digestive Disease Center, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA

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First published: 28 November 2008

Summary

This chapter contains sections titled:

  • Complications of sedation

  • Infectious complications

  • Perforation

  • Bleeding

  • Complications of specific endoscopic procedures

  • Summary

  • References

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