Upper gastrointestinal fibreoptic endoscopy in Khartoum teaching hospital [Sudan]: a retrospective study of 5000 cases
EMJ-Emirates Medical Journal. 1990; 8 (2): 125-7
in English
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ABSTRACT
The results of 5000 upper gastrointestinal endoscopic examinations carried out in Khartoum Teaching Hospital in the period 1980-1986 are presented. 44% of those endoscoped were normal. Duodenal ulcer was the commonest abnormality detected and occurred in 23% of cases. Although the finding of a gastric ulcer was rare [0.9%], 50% of those detected were malignant. Oesophageal varices were diagnosed in 10% of patients. Endoscopy is a safe and easy procedure and can be used in the study of the pattern of upper gastrointestinal disease in a large country like Sudan
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
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Retrospective Studies
Language:
English
Journal:
Emirates Med. J.
Year:
1990
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