Endoscopic full-thickness resection using an over-the-scope device: A prospective study

Table 4 Adverse events

Procedure-related adverse events, n (%)
Mild adverse events1
Abdominal pain	18 (26.5)
Discomfort	1 (1.4)
Elevated body temperature	7 (10.3)
Moderate adverse events2
Bleeding	1 (1.5)
Fever	8 (11.8)
Local peritonitis	2 (2.9)
Severe adverse events3	0
Perforation	0
Persistent peritonitis	0

¹Mild adverse events: Not requiring medical or repeated endoscopic intervention and did not prolong hospital admission.

²Moderate adverse events: Requiring medical or repeated endoscopic intervention and/or prolonging hospital admission.

³Severe adverse events: Requiring surgical therapy and/or potentially life threatening.