Neuroleptanalgesia in upper alimentary endoscopy.

Neuroleptanalgesia in upper alimentary endoscopy.

Droperidol and fentanyl have been used with diazepam in 250 peroral endoscopies because of dissatisfaction with standard methods of sedation. Excellant analgesia has been achieved and complications have been negligible. The technique does not require the presence of an anaesthetist.

upper gi endoscopy

upper gi endoscopy

Capsule endoscopy assisted by traditional upper endoscopy.

BACKGROUND AND AIMS Capsule endoscopy (CE) can be prevented by difficulties in swallowing the device and/or its gastric retention. In such cases, endoscopic delivery of the capsule to duodenum is very useful. We describe the indications and outcomes of cases in which traditional endoscopic techniques allowed placement of the capsule in duodenum. PATIENTS AND METHODS This is a retrospective, d...

Endoscopy in upper gastrointestinal haemorrhage.

Endoscopy was performed in 194 patients who presented with upper gastrointestinal haemorrhage from January 1986 through June 1987. A cause of bleeding was identified in 187 cases (96.4%). The most common cause was duodenal ulcer which was evident in 84 cases (43.3%). Endoscopic proof of bleeding was seen in 122 patients (65.2%) while an assumed cause was designated in 65 cases (34.8%). Endoscop...

Haemorrhage from the Upper Alimentary Tract.