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Review
. 2023 Apr;33(2):309-321.
doi: 10.1016/j.giec.2022.10.006.

Pediatric Unsedated Transnasal Endoscopy

Rajitha D Venkatesh  1 , Kristina Leinwand  2 , Nathalie Nguyen  3
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Review

Pediatric Unsedated Transnasal Endoscopy

Rajitha D Venkatesh et al. Gastrointest Endosc Clin N Am. 2023 Apr.

Abstract

Unsedated transnasal endoscopy (TNE) is a feasible, safe, and cost-effective procedure for pediatric patients. TNE provides direct visualization of the esophagus and enables acquisition of biopsy samples while eliminating the risks associated with sedation and anesthesia. TNE should be considered in the evaluation and monitoring of disorders of the upper gastrointestinal tract, particularly in diseases such as eosinophilic esophagitis that often require repeated endoscopy. Setting up a TNE program requires a thorough business plan as well as training of staff and endoscopists.

Keywords: Esophagoscopy; Pediatrics; Ultrathin endoscope; Unsedated transnasal endoscopy.

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