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[Complaints after gastroscopy and their cause (author's transl)]
Zeitschrift Fur Gastroenterologie
|April 1, 1979
Summary
Most patients experienced a sore throat after gastroscopy, which was linked to swallowing time, not neurosis. The procedure is highly acceptable, with 98% willing to undergo re-examination.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Medical Procedures
- Patient Experience
Context:
- Assessing patient-reported outcomes and procedural acceptability is crucial for endoscopic interventions.
- Gastroscopy (esophagogastroduodenoscopy) is a common diagnostic procedure for upper gastrointestinal conditions.
Purpose:
- To evaluate post-gastroscopy complaints and procedure acceptability in a cohort of 300 patients.
- To investigate correlations between patient complaints, procedural parameters, and psychological factors.
Summary:
- A questionnaire assessed 300 patients undergoing gastroscopy. Over half reported sore throat (>1 day), and <25% experienced dyspepsia.
- Sore throat intensity correlated with swallowing time but not neurosis or procedure duration.
- 98% of patients consented to follow-up examinations, indicating high procedural acceptability.
Impact:
- Findings highlight the commonality of sore throat post-gastroscopy, emphasizing the need for improved patient comfort.
- The study underscores the importance of procedural efficiency (swallowing time) in mitigating patient discomfort.
- Recommendations include developing gastro-scopes with smaller diameters and less mucosal damaging tips.