Post-gastrointestinal endoscopy complications in patients with obstructive sleep apnea or at high risk for sleep apnea: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Complications from gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy in this patient population has been reported in several studies. There was no significant association between diagnosis of OSA and post-GI endoscopic complications including hypoxemia, respiratory distress, variations in blood pressure or heart rate, bradypnea, or need for significant interventions.
