Endoscopia digestiva superior en pediatría

Abstract

The upper gastrointestinal endoscopy is a safe and efficient technique with minimum complications; it is the preferred diagnostic procedure for evaluation of the children's upper gastrointestinal gut. Although there is a consensus over the indications for endoscopy in children, there are few controlled studies about the therapeutic technique and its effects in pediatric patients. Sedation in children is mandatory to make easier the procedures. There are some complications, such as cardiopulmonary problems, infections, hemorrhage, bowel perforations and the complications related to sedation. We came to the conclusion that through esophagogastroduodenoscopy we are able to make diagnostics and treatment of the gastrointestinal diseases. © 2005 Corporación Editora Medica del Valle.