Source: American Journal of Gastroenterology . Nov1973, Vol. 60 Issue 5, p466-472. 7p. 6 Charts, 1 Graph.
Author(s): Papp, John P.
Subject Terms: *ENDOSCOPY *X-rays *GASTROINTESTINAL system — Diseases *ABDOMINAL pain *GASTROINTESTINAL hemorrhage
Abstract:
The results of 100 consecutive upper gastrointestinal endoscopies is reported, in 85 instances. Thirty-seven patients had persistent upper abdominal pain or vomiting and negative x-rays. All had a positive endoscopic diagnosis. They became asymptomatic upon appropriate medical treatment. Endoscopy in upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage in this series was markedly superior to x-ray. Fifteen of 19 patients had either a “negative” or misleading x-ray. In each of the 15, the site of bleeding was found endoscopically.
Endoscopic Experience in 100 Consecutive Gases with the Olympus GIF Endoscope.
