Complications in gastroenterological procedures and their surgical treatment
Becker, T.; Adam, G.
Zeitschrift für die Gesamte Innere Medizin und ihre Grenzgebiete 36(5): 163-164
1981
ISSN/ISBN: 0044-2542 PMID: 7245815 Document Number: 174380
It is reported on 29 complications after invasive diagnostic measures with a lethality of 43% conditioned by delay. Above all extreme age groups are concerned. Endoscopies, punctures, but also the preparing measures such as purification enemas must be done by experienced persons. Already the suspicion of a complication justifies the operative revision. Expectative behaviour is the main case for the high lethality.