Research Article
Upper gastrointestinal endoscopic findings in patients with dyspeptic symptoms& upper gastrointestinal bleeding whom underwent esophagogastroduodenoscopy in South Darfur State Sudan (sep2016 - feb 2017)
Author(s): Elmigdad Farah*, Amin Mohamedm Abaas and Mysara Abakar Arbab
BACKGROUND: Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy is the preferred investigative procedure for UGIB and dyspepsia because of its accuracy, low rate of complication, and its potential for therapeutic interventions.
OBJECTIVE: To assess endoscopic findings in patients with dyspeptic symptoms and upper GI bleeding who underwent OGD.
METHODS: The study is a descriptive, prospective study and hospital based was conducted in south Darfur state during the period (Sep 2016- Feb 2017). The sample size was 216 patients diagnosed with dyspepsia and UGIB. Data was collected using a questionnaire which filled directly from the patients and from the endoscopic reports. RESULTS: Highest percentage of the patients 88 (40.7%) aged between 25-44 years, Male patients in the study sample were 123 (57%) while females were 93 (43%.. Read More»
DOI:
10.37532/ PULJEDPM. 2022; 5(6):1-4
