Results of upper gastrointestinal endoscopy conducted at a state hospital
Mehmet Torun1, Ismail Ege Subaşı21Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Koşuyolu High Specialization Training and Research Hospital, İstanbul, Türkiye2Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Van State Training and Research Hospital, Van, Türkiye
INTRODUCTION: This study aimed to analyze upper gastrointestinal system endoscopic examination findings from September 2021 to July 2022 at a state hospital.
METHODS: Sedated endoscopic examinations were conducted in the general surgical endoscopy unit, with retrospective evaluation of findings.
RESULTS: Among the patients, 272 (61.1%) were male and 173 (38.9%) were female. Common diagnoses included Duodenal ulcer (16.9%), Esophagitis (16.2%), Pangastritis (12.6%), Alkaline reflux (11.5%), Hiatal hernia (11.0%), Gastric polyp (7.6%), Gastric cancer (7.4%), Antral gastritis (6.5%), Gastric ulcer (6.1%), and Pyloric stenosis (2.5%).
DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, a well-tolerated diagnostic procedure under sedation with minimal complications, is increasingly important in smaller, resource-limited hospitals. Its widespread use by healthcare professionals in such settings is crucial for diagnosing and treating patients.
Manuscript Language: English