EGD - esophagogastroduodenoscopy

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Gastric endoscopy

Esophagogastroduodenoscopy; Upper endoscopy; Gastroscopy

There is a small chance of perforation (hole) of the stomach, duodenum, or esophagus; There is also a small risk of bleeding at the biopsy site. A patient could have an adverse reaction to the anesthetic, medication, or tranquilizer. This reaction could cause:

• Respiratory depression (difficulty breathing)
• Apnea (not breathing)
• Hypotension (low blood pressure)
• Excessive sweating
• Bradycardia
• Laryngospasm (spasm of the larynx)

The overall risk is less than 1 out of 1,000 people.

If any of these conditions arise after the test, contact the health care provider:

• Difficulty swallowing
• Pain
• Fever
• Black stools
• Blood in vomit

Review Date: 05/08/2006
Reviewed By: Jenifer K. Lehrer, MD, Department of Gastroenterology, Frankford-Torresdale Hospital, Jefferson Health System, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.