Fibrogastroduodenoscopy: a reliable diagnostic procedure in upper gastrointestinal disorders

ABSTRACT

The results of 2198 fibreoptic endoscopic examinations of the upper gastrointestinal tract [GIT] were studied. In 69.2% cases one or more pathological lesions could be detected in the upper GIT. Symptomatic young female patients were found to have functional dyspepsia in 60.9% cases. Duodenal Ulcer Disease [DUD] was the most frequent finding followed by macroscopic gastritis and Gastric Ulcer Disease [GUD]. Fibreoptic endoscopic examination of the upper GIT was found to be safe, acceptable and accurate diagnostic procedure