A Two Year Review of Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy in Calabar, Nigeria.
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 5
Abstract
Background: Upper Gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy is the gold standard for the diagnosis of diseases involving the upper gastrointestinal tract the world over. However, in most developing countries such as Nigeria, this service is not readily available. Aims and objectives: The aim of this presentation is to share our experience with upper GI endoscopy in Calabar and to compare findings in our environment with those in other parts of the world. Methodology: A prospectively kept data of all patients who had upper GI endoscopy in two centres (The Endoscopy Unit of the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital and JIL Endoscopy, a privately owned endoscopy outfit in Calabar) over a 2year period were reviewed. This period covered from April 2012 to April 2014. Results: During the study period, 171 patients had gastroscopy. There were 86 males and 85 females giving a ratio of 1:1. The age range was 7-80 years. The commonest indication for gastroscopy was dyspepsia (61.2%) followed by Hematemesis/melena (23%) . For patients who presented with dyspepsia, gastritis was the commonest endoscopic finding (48%). Conclusion: The commonest indication for upper GI endoscopy in Calabar is dyspepsia and gastritis is the commonest endoscopic finding.
Authors and Affiliations
Oe Ngim, Uc Okonkwo, M Kooffreh- Ada, A Marwa, I Ukpabio, R Ndoma- Egba
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