Changes in intra-abdominal pressure, hemodynamics, and peak inspiratory pressure during gastroscopy in a porcine model

Abstract

Air insufflation during gastroscopy resulted in a significant increase in IAP. The main clinically relevant finding was a steady increase in SVRI. Major increments in PIP suggest a role of intra-abdominal hypertension in otherwise unexplained respiratory compromise during upper gastrointestinal endoscopy.