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Esophagogastroduodenoscopy; Upper endoscopy; Gastroscopy
There is a small chance of perforation (hole) of the stomach, duodenum, or esophagus. There is also a small risk of bleeding at the biopsy site. A patient could have an adverse reaction to the anesthetic, medication, or tranquilizer. This reaction could cause:
The overall risk is less than 1 out of 1,000 people.
If you develop any of the following after the test, contact the health care provider:
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