Ultrathin Transnasal Esophagogastroduodenoscopy in Geriatric Patients: A Prospective Evaluation

Background: Ultrathin transnasal EGD is a very safe technique in common people. This study was conducted to explore the safety and tolerance of ultrathin transnasal esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) in geriatric patients. Methods: A total of 327 patients referred for diagnostic transnasal EGD were al...

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Main Authors: Qing Zhang, An-Hua Xiao, Xiao-Ping Tan, Wei-Zheng Wang, Chang-Hua He
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taiwan Society of Geriatric Emergency and Critical Medicine (TSGECM) 2011-12-01
Series:International Journal of Gerontology
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1873959811000950