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Can one get injured during an upper endoscopy procedure?

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Dr. Mark Pack answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Yes: The risks are minimal and rare, but include •abnormal reaction to sedation meds •bleeding from biopsy •accidental puncture of the upper GI tract.

Answered 6/10/2014

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