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World J Gastrointest Endosc. Apr 16, 2013; 5(4): 160-164
Published online Apr 16, 2013. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v5.i4.160
Published online Apr 16, 2013. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v5.i4.160
Table 3 Causes of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography failure with gastroenterologist directed sedation n (%)
| Cause | |
| Total number of patients undergoing GDS | 486 |
| Patient intolerance | 68 (14) |
| Cardiopulmonary complications | 10 (2) |
| Hypertension | 6 (1.2) |
| Hypoxia, hypotension, bradycardia or tachycardia | 4 (0.8) |
| Failure to cannulate | 40 (8) |
| Food/contrast in lumen | 8 (1.6) |
| Roux en Y anatomy | 2 (0.4) |
| Esophageal bleeding on entry | 1 (0.2) |
- Citation: Chawla S, Katz A, Attar BM, Go B. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography under moderate sedation and factors predicting need for anesthesiologist directed sedation: A county hospital experience. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2013; 5(4): 160-164
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5190/full/v5/i4/160.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4253/wjge.v5.i4.160