Lang, Thomas (2016) Interfaces in Pediatric Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: Who Should Do It? VISCERAL MEDICINE, 32 (1). pp. 7-11. ISSN 2297-4725, 2297-475X
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Background: Gastrointestinal endoscopy is one of the most frequently performed diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in children nowadays. Methods: Since the size of endoscopes has been adapted to pediatric patients, endoscopic procedures are performed almost routinely in pediatric gastrointestinal patients. However, this is an invasive procedure done under deep sedation, and procedure-related or sedation-related complications can occur more easily in pediatric patients. The endoscopist must consider various aspects (e.g., indications and contraindications for endoscopy, monitoring during and after the procedure) to ensure the procedure is performed successfully and safely. Results: In our opinion, pediatric endoscopy should be carried out by pediatric endoscopists at specialized pediatric clinics. In Germany, there are regulatory demands dictating that in order to become a pediatric gastroenterologist, further education is necessary. Experienced centers which offer this education including training programs for pediatric endoscopy can be found on www.gpge.de. Conclusion: Provided these preconditions are adhered to, gastrointestinal endoscopy is a safe and efficient technique with minimal complications even in children and infants. (C) 2016 S. Karger GmbH, Freiburg
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | SEDATION; CHILDREN; Pediatric gastrointestinal endoscopy; Therapeutic endoscopy; Monitoring; Sedation |
| Subjects: | 600 Technology > 610 Medical sciences Medicine |
| Divisions: | Medicine > Lehrstuhl für Kinder- und Jugendmedizin |
| Depositing User: | Petra Gürster |
| Date Deposited: | 03 Sep 2020 05:37 |
| Last Modified: | 03 Sep 2020 05:37 |
| URI: | https://pred.uni-regensburg.de/id/eprint/2665 |
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