SMJ articles in the category "upper endoscopy"

Review Article

Upper Gastrointestinal Involvement in Crohn Disease: Histopathologic and Endoscopic Findings

Objectives: Studies describing the prevalence of upper gastrointestinal (GI) Crohn disease (CD) and its histopathologic changes have been inconsistent as a result of different definitions used for upper GI involvement, diverse populations, and varying indications for endoscopy. We reviewed the literature describing endoscopic findings and histologic lesions in gastric and…

Posted in: Crohn disease 5 upper endoscopy 2

Original Article

Sedation for Upper Endoscopy: Comparison of Midazolam Versus Fentanyl Plus Midazolam

ackground: The benefit of using one or two drugs for conscious sedation in upper endoscopy remains unproven. This study evaluates the adequacy of conscious sedation during upper endoscopy using midazolam alone compared with midazolam plus fentanyl. Methods: Patients older than 18 years of age who underwent elective, outpatient upper endoscopy…

Posted in: fentanyl 2 sedation 2 upper endoscopy 2
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