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Unexpected outcome (positive or negative) including adverse drug reactions
CASE REPORT
Uvular necrosis following diagnostic gastroscopy
Summary
Uvular necrosis is an extremely rare complication of gastroscopy. We describe the fifth published case of uvular necrosis following an uncomplicated diagnostic gastroscopy in a young man. Presentation with severe sore throat and inability to swallow saliva occurred within 24 hours of gastroscopy and resolved with conservative treatment.
- endoscopy
- ear, nose and throat/otolaryngology