Complications In Digestive Endoscopy: Clinical And Medico-Legal Aspects

The document discussed the complications in digestive endoscopy, emphasizing that while complications were rare, they could lead to adverse events and patient injuries, increasing the likelihood of malpractice actions. The optimal outcome of endoscopy depended on several factors, including the expertise of trained endoscopists using standard techniques, a systematic approach to event management, and well-documented patient informed consent and communication before and after the procedure. The article focused on potential lawsuits that could arise from the absence of these procedures.