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Upper gastrointestinal diseases in Saudi Arabian children
E A Ayoola1, V J Nanda, M O Gadour
1Department of Gastroenterology, King Fahd Central Hospital, Gizan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Tropical Gastroenterology : Official Journal of the Digestive Diseases Foundation
|March 1, 2000
Summary
Paediatric upper gastrointestinal endoscopy (UGIE) is safe and effective for diagnosing and treating gastrointestinal diseases in children. This study provides valuable data on UGIE in Saudi Arabian children, highlighting common conditions and interventions.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Gastroenterology
- Endoscopic Procedures
- Hepatology
Background:
- Limited data exist on the efficacy and safety of upper gastrointestinal endoscopy (UGIE) in pediatric patients, especially from non-Western countries.
- Saudi Arabia has a high prevalence of hepatitis B and chronic liver disease, necessitating further investigation into pediatric gastrointestinal health.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the safety and diagnostic utility of UGIE in children in Gizan, Saudi Arabia.
- To identify common indications, findings, and therapeutic interventions for UGIE in pediatric patients in this region.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 72 children undergoing UGIE in Gizan, Saudi Arabia.
- Data collected on indications for the procedure, endoscopic findings, and treatment outcomes.
Main Results:
- Abdominal pain (49%) and upper gastrointestinal bleeding (24%) were primary indications.
- No abnormalities were detected in 46% of patients; mucosal inflammatory lesions were most common (33%).
- Helicobacter pylori was detected in 12 of 23 patients, often associated with gastritis.
Conclusions:
- Paediatric UGIE is a safe and valuable tool for diagnosing and managing upper gastrointestinal diseases in children.
- This study contributes essential data on pediatric UGIE findings in Saudi Arabian children, particularly in a region with endemic liver disease.