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World J Gastrointest Endosc. Jun 16, 2012; 4(6): 260-265
Published online Jun 16, 2012. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v4.i6.260
Published online Jun 16, 2012. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v4.i6.260
Table 3 Reasons for using sedation
| Reason | No. of endoscopists (n = 35) | Percentage |
| Uncooperative patients | 24 | 71.4 |
| Children | 14 | 40 |
| Patients < 60 yr | 12 | 34.3 |
| Patient’s request | 9 | 25.7 |
| Patients > 60 yr | 5 | 14.3 |
- Citation: Nwokediuko SC, Obienu O. Sedation practices for routine diagnostic upper gastrointestinal endoscopy in Nigeria. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2012; 4(6): 260-265
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5190/full/v4/i6/260.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4253/wjge.v4.i6.260