Efficiency of upper gastrointestinal endoscopy in pediatric surgical practice

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World J Clin Pediatr. Nov 8, 2015; 4(4): 113-119
Published online Nov 8, 2015. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v4.i4.113

Efficiency of upper gastrointestinal endoscopy in pediatric surgical practice

Abdulkerim Temiz

Abdulkerim Temiz, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Başkent University, Faculty of Medicine, Adana Research and Educational Hospital, 01150 Seyhan, Turkey

Author contributions: Temiz A solely contributed to this manuscript.

Conflict-of-interest statement: None.

Correspondence to: Dr. Abdulkerim Temiz, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Baskent University, Faculty of Medicine, Adana Research and Educational Hospital, Baraj Road, 1. Stop, Seyhan Hospital, 01150 Seyhan, Turkey. aktemiz@yahoo.com

Telephone: +90-322-4586868-1000 Fax: +90-322-4592622

Received: April 28, 2015
Peer-review started: April 29, 2015
First decision: May 14, 2015
Revised: June 17, 2015
Accepted: August 13, 2015
Article in press: August 14, 2015
Published online: November 8, 2015
Processing time: 196 Days and 4.3 Hours

Abstract

After the introduction of flexible fiber optic endoscopy to pediatric gastroenterology in the 1970s, upper gastrointestinal (UGI) endoscopy can be performed for the diagnosis and treatment of all age groups of children. We review indications, contraindications, preparation of patients for the procedure, and details of diagnostic and therapeutic UGI endoscopy used in pediatric surgery. We also discuss potential complications of endoscopy.

Keywords: Endoscopy; Upper gastrointestinal system; Pediatric surgery; Diagnosis; Treatment

Core tip: Flexible upper gastrointestinal (UGI) endoscopy is a diagnostic and therapeutic procedure accepted worldwide for some UGI diseases in children. With the advances and innovations in the field of pediatric endoscopy and equipment, UGI endoscopic procedures have been safely and effectively used in children with minor complications in experienced hands. In this review, we summarize the efficiency of UGI endoscopic procedures in pediatric surgery.