జీర్ణకోశ & జీర్ణ వ్యవస్థ

నైరూప్య

A Review of Endoscopy in Pregnancy: Challenges and Current Evidence

Sandev Singh

Gastrointestinal endoscopy has an emerging diagnostic and therapeutic role. This is also evident with endoscopy in pregnancy however maternal and fetal safety has been raised. The evidence base for endoscopy in pregnancy is limited and more studies needs to be invested in this area. Endoscopy in pregnancy is however thought to be safe with the right expertise and it is also crucial that a multidisciplinary approach is applied for every patient. This niche area is discussed with the aim of providing a general guidance for clinicians.