A member asked:

I had an endoscopy done today. i fasted properly and followed doctors orders for no food after midnight. on my result photos, a small amount of food was still in my stomach for some reason. im worried. am i at risk for aspiration pneumonia?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

"Asperation pneumonia" can occur when general anesthesia is used in surgical procedures or endoscopy, but it is unlikely in the in the situation described, and general anesthesia , when used, is usually accompanies by endotracheal tubes which prevent reflux into the lungs.

Answered 9/12/2023

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