Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy in pediatric gastroenterology: Diagnostic and therapeutic applications

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World Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

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World J Gastrointest Endosc. Dec 16, 2025; 17(12): 111386
Published online Dec 16, 2025. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v17.i12.111386

Table 2 Absolute and relative contraindications for upper gastrointestinal endoscopy in children

Absolute contraindications	Relative contraindications
Unstable airway	Bowel obstruction
Cardiovascular collapse	Severe thrombocytopenia
Intestinal perforation	Coagulopathy
Peritonitis	Recent GI surgery
	Respiratory infection
	Recent food intake

GI: Gastrointestinal.

Citation: Hathagoda W, Rajindrajith S, Devanarayana NM. Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy in pediatric gastroenterology: Diagnostic and therapeutic applications. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2025; 17(12): 111386
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5190/full/v17/i12/111386.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4253/wjge.v17.i12.111386

Hathagoda W, Rajindrajith S, Devanarayana NM. Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy in pediatric gastroenterology: Diagnostic and therapeutic applications. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2025; 17(12): 111386 [PMID: 41479943 DOI: 10.4253/wjge.v17.i12.111386]

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