![]() ![]() This study was a randomized clinical trial conducted on 130 patients referred to Al-Zahra Hospital for conducting UEA (affiliated to Isfahan University of Medical Sciences) in 2013. The aim of the current study is to compare the satisfaction of patients and endoscopists during UGE using lidocaine spray and viscous solution. ![]() Tolerance of these two forms by patients is different as spray can stimulate gag reflex and the other form is bitter and also irritating for swallowing. Local forms of lidocaine are viscous solution and sprays. One of the most common topical anesthetics used during UGE is lidocaine. Number of studies in which various forms of topical anesthesia during UGE has been compared in, are limited. On the other hand, using anesthetic during UGE has been proved to be associated with better tolerance of patients and also ease of procedure. An important point about whether or not to use anesthetics during endoscopy is sedation-associated UGE complications. Most physicians prefer using local anesthesia with/without intravenous sedation for better tolerance of patients. The stimulation of gag reflexes during gastroduodenoscope passage from pharynx to GI tract may cause severe discomfort during this procedure. Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy (UGE) is a common minimally invasive procedure used widely for the diagnosis of malignant or benign conditions of gastrointestinal (GI) tract and is a safe means of operating therapeutic procedures. ![]()
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