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Dyspepsia: preliminary experience with upper gastrointestinal fibreoptic endoscopy in Eldoret
1Department of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Moi University, Eldoret, Kenya.
East African Medical Journal
|April 1, 1994
Summary
Fibreoptic oesophagogastroduodenoscopy (OGD) is a safe diagnostic procedure for identifying peptic ulcers (PU). This study found OGD effective in diagnosing PU in Eldoret, with similar patterns to Nairobi.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Diagnostic Endoscopy
Background:
- Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) diagnosis often relies on symptomatic presentation.
- Fibreoptic oesophagogastroduodenoscopy (OGD) is a key diagnostic tool for upper gastrointestinal conditions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the diagnostic yield and safety of OGD in patients suspected of having peptic ulcers (PU).
- To compare the pattern of PUD in Eldoret with that observed in Nairobi.
Main Methods:
- Fibreoptic oesophagogastroduodenoscopy (OGD) was performed on 45 patients with suspected peptic ulcers.
- Patient symptoms and diagnostic findings were recorded.
Main Results:
- Peptic ulcer (PU) evidence was found in 39.9% of patients undergoing OGD.
- No abnormalities were detected in 60% of the patients.
- Epigastric pain and vomiting were the primary symptoms prompting OGD.
Conclusions:
- Fibreoptic oesophagogastroduodenoscopy (OGD) is a safe and effective procedure for diagnosing peptic ulcers (PU).
- The prevalence and presentation of PUD in Eldoret align with findings from Nairobi.
- Increased availability of OGD is recommended for improved patient care.