A Two Year Experience of Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy at Bahawal Victoria Hospital, Bahawalpur

Abstract

Objective: The objective of this study is to look for the indications and findings of upper gastrointestinal endoscopy being performed at Bahawal Victoria Hospital Bahawalpur.

Study Design: Cross sectional, descriptive study.

Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the Bahawal Victoria Hospital, Bahawalpur from a period of January 2014 to December 2016.

Materials and Methods: A total of 1582 patients underwent upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. All the referred patients for UGI endoscopy were briefed about the procedure and a written informed consent was obtained.  Gargles of 4% Xylocaine oral spray were used as a local anesthesia.

Results: The results showed that UGI bleeding is the most common presenting complaint 35.6%. The most common finding was esophageal varices in 39.4% patients. Gastritis was present in 21.9% and peptic ulcer disease in 6.1% of the patients. 18.5% of the patients had normal study.

Conclusion: Upper gastrointestinal bleeding was the most common presenting complaint. The endoscopy revealed that esophageal varices are the most common finding followed by gastritis and normal study.