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World J Clin Pediatr. Nov 8, 2015; 4(4): 113-119
Published online Nov 8, 2015. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v4.i4.113
Published online Nov 8, 2015. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v4.i4.113
Efficiency of upper gastrointestinal endoscopy in pediatric surgical practice
Abdulkerim Temiz, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Başkent University, Faculty of Medicine, Adana Research and Educational Hospital, 01150 Seyhan, Turkey
Author contributions: Temiz A solely contributed to this manuscript.
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Correspondence to: Dr. Abdulkerim Temiz, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Baskent University, Faculty of Medicine, Adana Research and Educational Hospital, Baraj Road, 1. Stop, Seyhan Hospital, 01150 Seyhan, Turkey. aktemiz@yahoo.com
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Received: April 28, 2015
Peer-review started: April 29, 2015
First decision: May 14, 2015
Revised: June 17, 2015
Accepted: August 13, 2015
Article in press: August 14, 2015
Published online: November 8, 2015
Peer-review started: April 29, 2015
First decision: May 14, 2015
Revised: June 17, 2015
Accepted: August 13, 2015
Article in press: August 14, 2015
Published online: November 8, 2015
Core Tip
Core tip: Flexible upper gastrointestinal (UGI) endoscopy is a diagnostic and therapeutic procedure accepted worldwide for some UGI diseases in children. With the advances and innovations in the field of pediatric endoscopy and equipment, UGI endoscopic procedures have been safely and effectively used in children with minor complications in experienced hands. In this review, we summarize the efficiency of UGI endoscopic procedures in pediatric surgery.