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Endoscopy in children

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Procedures in Hepatogastroenterology

Part of the book series: Developments in Gastroenterology ((DIGA,volume 15))

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Abstract

At present most of the diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures that can be performed in adults are possible in children of all ages. However, performing endoscopy in children requires more than simply the possession of an appropriate endoscope and experience in its use. Just as essential are knowledge about indications, differential diagnosis, which are all age-dependent, and therapy, as well as practice in preparing the patient, determining medication and sedation prior to and during the investigation, and explanation of the procedure to the patient and his parents. Although the technical options have increased, the most important limiting factor in pediatric endoscopy is the endoscopist who has no pediatric experience1.

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    Chris J. J. Mulder

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Derkx, H.H.F., Heymans, H.S.A., Taminiau, J.A.J.M., Büller, H.A. (1997). Endoscopy in children. In: Tytgat, G.N.J., Mulder, C.J.J. (eds) Procedures in Hepatogastroenterology. Developments in Gastroenterology, vol 15. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-5702-5_30

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