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Is an egd dangerous?
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Risks: All procedures have risks. Risk of perforation is present, but small and risk of reaction to anesthesia, bleeding (especially is a biopsy needs to be taken), but it is a good test and overall safe with a good doctor.
Answered 5/18/2015
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Generally safe.: Within the context of being given light anesthetic for the duration of the procedure (
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