A Randomized Comparative Study of the Effects of Pethidine and Midazolam on the Extent of Esophagogastric Junction Examination
Yasumasa Matsuo,
Hiroshi Yasuda,
Ryosuke Oumi
et al.
Abstract:Introduction: Sedative-analgesic agents are reported to reduce the pain and discomfort of esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), but the specific effects of these agents on examination of the esophagogastric junction (EGJ) are unknown. We conducted a prospective, randomized, double-blind clinical trial in which we compared the effects of midazolam and pethidine hydrochloride on EGJ examination during EGD. Methods: The 32 patients included in the study were chosen from among 80 patients scheduled to undergo EGD at o… Show more
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