Respiratory complications during sedation for advanced endoscopic procedures: Impact of obesity
Abstract
Sedation during advanced endoscopic procedures is associated with an increased risk of respiratory complications, particularly in obese patients. This study aimed to compare respiratory complications between obese and non-obese patients undergoing advanced endoscopic procedures under sedation and to identify independent predictors of these complications. In this retrospective, single-center cohort study, a total of 104 patients who underwent EUS and/or ERCP under sedation were included. Patients were categorized as obese (BMI ≥30 kg/m², n=52) and non-obese (BMI
Fields of Study & Subjects
Anesthesia and Sedative Agents
Airway Management and Intubation Techniques
Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Health Sciences Quarterly
- Publisher
- Holistence Publications
- Volume
- 6
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 659–667
- Publication date
- 23 July 2026