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Modified mallampati classification as a clinical predictor of peroral esophagogastroduodenoscopy tolerance
BACKGROUND: Unsedated esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) is simpler and safer than sedated EGD; however, approximately 40% of patients cannot tolerate it. Early identification of patients likely to poorly tolerate unsedated EGD is valuable for improving compliance. The modified Mallampati classificati...
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| Lenguaje: | English |
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BioMed Central
2011
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3045355/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21324124 http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-230X-11-12 |