Tuesday, 28 August 2012

Double Balloon Endoscopy (DBE) - Complications


DBE is very safe and serious side-effects or complications are very rare.

Common side-effects after a DBE include:
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Sore throat
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Abdominal bloating
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Nausea
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Minor bleeding
These are usually mild and resolve within 12 to 24 hours.

The following complications have rarely been reported with DBE:
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Perforation
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Major bleeding
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Pancreatitis

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