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Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy in children.

S H Quak¹, S K Lam, P S Low

¹Department of Paediatrics, National University Hospital, Singapore.

Singapore Medical Journal

|April 1, 1990

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Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy is a safe and useful diagnostic tool in children for identifying mucosal conditions. This study reviewed 200 pediatric cases, confirming its value in diagnosing various gastrointestinal issues.

Area of Science:

Pediatric Gastroenterology
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Diagnostic Procedures

Background:

Upper gastrointestinal symptoms are common in children.
Accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective management.
Fiberoptic endoscopy offers direct visualization of the upper GI tract.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the utility and safety of upper gastrointestinal fiberoptic endoscopy in pediatric patients.
To analyze the indications and diagnostic yield of the procedure in children.

Main Methods:

Retrospective review of 200 consecutive pediatric patients undergoing upper gastrointestinal endoscopy.
Procedures performed using Olympus P3 or XP-10 gastroscopes.
Sedation administered with intravenous pethidine and diazepam.

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Main Results:

Common indications included recurrent abdominal pain (46.5%), persistent vomiting (14.5%), and hematemesis (14.5%).
Endoscopy identified significant pathology such as duodenal ulcers, esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux, and gastric erosions.
No major complications were reported in the 200 procedures.

Conclusions:

Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy is a valuable tool for diagnosing mucosal pathology in children.
The procedure is safe and well-tolerated in the pediatric population under sedation.