Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
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Abstract
Upper Gastrointestinal symptoms are the commonest complaints which seek medical attention. Diseases associated with these are leading cause of morbidity and mortality world‐wide. Upper Gastrointestinal tract abnormalities are often lined to infection or inflammation. Endoscopy is the first line investigation for patients presenting with Upper gastrointestinal symptoms. The objectives of the present study are to study the pattern and frequency of common upper Gastrointestinal diseases in the draining community. A retrospective study was conducted among 750 subjects who underwent upper GI endoscopy in department of General Surgery from August 1 2016‐July 31 2023. Out of 750 subjects 550 were males, 200 were females. Majority of patients were found to have gastritis, esophagitis. Others had peptic ulcer disease, malignant changes, reflux disease, hiatus hernia. Upper GI endoscopy is a valuable tool with both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Our study has identified the pattern and frequency of various upper GI diseases diagnosed with upper GI Endoscopy in our draining area.
How to cite this article:
Aishwarya Suhas Kulkarni, S.D. Mandolkar, J. Asha and Ramakrishna . To Study the Pattern and Frequency of Common Upper Gastrointestinal Diseases on Upper GI Endoscopy In Tertiary Care Hospital.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.36478/makrjms.2024.4.532.535
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