What are the risks of an upper GI endoscopy?
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.
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