5. UPPER GI ENDOSCOPY
INDICATIONS
• Epigastric&Retrosternal pain
• Dysphagia&Odynophagia
• Nausea&Vomiting
• Hiccough
• Hemetemesis&Melena
• Evaluation of severe Anemia& Loss
of appetite
• Foreign body in GIT
• Hoarseness of Voice
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6. UPPER GI ENDOSCOPY
CONTRAINDICATIONS
• Suspected or known perforation
• Ingestion of caustic materials
• Known or suspected coagulopathy
• Patient in shock
• Uncooperative patient
• Inadequately trained personnel
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35. Take Home Message
• Importance of such a versatile
diagnostic & therapeutic tool
should be properly recognized
• Latest equipment with all
accessories should be available in
every modern hospital
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