Gastrointestinal endoscopy
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Gastrointest. Endosc. · Mar 2013
Is the American Society of Anesthesiologists classification useful in risk stratification for endoscopic procedures?
The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status classification is a measurement of comorbidity and a predictor of perioperative morbidity and mortality. ⋯ ASA class is associated with increased risk of adverse events at endoscopy, particularly for EGD and colonoscopy. It is useful in endoscopic risk stratification and an important quality indicator for endoscopy.
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Gastrointest. Endosc. · Mar 2013
Letter Case ReportsPharmacobezoar in a patient on an oral phosphate binder.