What are the risks of an upper GI endoscopy?

Risks of an upper GI endoscopy are mainly related to the type of anesthesia used, as sedation is required to avoid a gag reflex when the camera is put in the mouth and down the throat. Watch otolaryngologist Jonathan Aviv, MD, explain these risks.

Learning the facts can help calm pre-procedure worries.

Desmoid tumors are noncancerous and do not metastasize, but they can invade nearby tissues and structures.

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Learn how another person’s poop can help treat a common, dangerous illness.

Why monitoring and managing protein levels in the urine is a focus of treatment for this rare kidney disease.