Presentation of Upper GI Endos
Presentation of Upper GI Endos
Presentation of Upper GI Endos
preparation
1388 :سال
UPPER GI ENDOSCOPY
INDICATION AND PREPARATION
• ESOPHAGOGASTRODUODENOSCOPY OR
GASTROSCOPY
• DEFINATION:
• DIRECT VISUAL EXAMINATION OF THE UPPER
GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT BY MEANSOF A FLEXIBLE FIBEROTIC
ENDOSCOPE.
• LOOK FOR:
• ULCER , EROSTION , POLYP , STRICTURES ,
MALIGNANCY ,VARICES , BLEEDING SITE.
• EQUIPMENT
ENDOSCOPY TYPES
1. Rigid GI endoscopy
2. Semiflexible endoscopy
3. Fiberoptics endoscopy
4. ERCP ( endoscopic retrograde cholangeo
pancreatography
5. Digital endoscopy
6. Endoscopic ultrasound
7. Capsule endoscopy
Capsule endoscopy
1. Capsule
2. Receiving and storing system
3. Workstation for image integration( into
video) and analysis
INDICATION FOR UER GI
ENDOSCOPY
High yield indication
1. Acute upper GI bleeding
2. Disphagia
3. Dispepsia (refractory anti refux)
4. Odinophagia
5. Surveillance endoscopy ( barrett`s esophagitis ,
lye-induced strictures , plummer – vinson syndrome )
6. Abnormalities seen on upper GI serios
7. Suspected gastric outlet obstruction
INDICATION FOR UPPER GI
ENDOSCOPY
• Lower yield indication( procedure not
always appropriate)
1. Atypical chest pain
2. Abdominal pain of unknown etiology
3. Routine uncomplicated case of
gastroesophageal reflux
4. Uncompplicated case of duodenal ulcers
Therapeutic indication for EGD
1. Sclerotherapy of bleeding esophageal varices
2. Management of upper GI bleeding
3. Laser ablation of esophageal cancer
4. Endoscopic placement of esophageal stints
5. Placement of permanent feeding tubes
under endoscopic guidance
6. Dilatation of esophageal stقuictures
7. Polypectomy
8. Dissolution of bezoars
Contraindication
• Level of consciousness
• Pulmonary ventilation
• Pulse oximetry
• Homodynamic measurement
• Supplemental oxygen
Post procedural monitoring
1. Not to drive
2. Not to operate heavy dangerous machinary
3. Not to sign any legally documents
4. To arrange escort home with an able
companion
5. Written instruction regarding the sign and
symptoms of any advise outcome of the
procedure and contact numbers for 24 hours
advice.
complications
1. Perforation of esophagus or stomach (0.1%)
2. Bleeding ( 0.03%)
3. Cardiopulmonary complications
significant cardiac arrhythmias, ischemic change,
pulmonary aspiration (0.08%)
4. Toxicity of premedication (local phlebitis, transient
nausea , respiratory depression.)
5. Infections ( bacteremia , infective endocarditis)
Drugs for sedation
1. Rapid onset of action
2. Practical means of delivery
3. Short half life with rapid recovery
sedative
4. Safe with predictable response
(pharmacodynamic)
5. Effective producing action, pain free,
cooperation patient.
Drugs for sedation
• Benzodiazepines
1. Midazolam
2. diazepam
• Opiates
1. Meperidine
2. Fentanyl
• Propofol in deep sedation
• Pharyngeal anasthesia
Antibiotics prophylaxis