Gastrointestinal endoscopy findings in Guyanese: a review of 250 cases in Diamond



Título del documento: Gastrointestinal endoscopy findings in Guyanese: a review of 250 cases in Diamond
Revista: Belize journal of medicine
Base de datos: PERIÓDICA
Número de sistema: 000418445
ISSN: 2225-8116
Autores: 1
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Instituciones: 1Instituto Nacional de Gastroenterología, La Habana. Cuba
2Centro Médico Joaquín Albarrán, La Habana. Cuba
Año:
Periodo: Jun
Volumen: 1
Número: 3
Paginación: 6-8
País: Belice
Idioma: Inglés
Tipo de documento: Estadística o encuesta
Enfoque: Descriptivo
Resumen en inglés The advent of flexible endoscopy has made it possible to visualize the mucosa of the entire intestine. This service is not yet widely available in Guyana with few reports concerning upper gastrointestinal endoscopy findings on the population of this country. Objective: The aim was to describe: endoscopic findings, clinical symptoms and any complications from endoscopic examinations. METHODS We reviewed the endoscopy records of two hundred and fifty patients who underwent upper gastrointestinal endoscopy at the East Bank Demerara, Diamond Regional Hospital in Guyana. The patient’s demographics; symptoms, endoscopic diagnosis and any adverse outcome were documented. Data obtained were analyzed using SPSS version 17. RESULTS The mean age was 39.6 years for males and 41.2 for females. Most of the patients were in the 31-40 years age 1e group. The main symptoms at admission were epigastralgia (58.8 %), heartburn (22%) and regurgitations (16%), and endoscopic diagnoses were gastritis (100 %); hiatal hernia (64.4 %) and duodenum gastric reflux (38.4 %). Spicy food represents the most common predisposing factor, followed by alcohol consumption and smoking. No complications or mortalities were reported during the study. CONCLUSION The frequency of gastrointestinal endoscopy diagnoses in Guyana was not different from other countries. This study provides a new reference for future research and can inform objective recommendations for community-based interventions. Provision of endoscopic facilities and training of necessary personnel should be encouraged by all relevant parties, so the services can be accessible and affordable by all who require it in view of its importance in patient management
Disciplinas: Medicina
Palabras clave: Gastroenterología,
Diagnóstico,
Salud pública,
Endoscopia,
Tracto gastrointestinal,
Gastritis,
Manifestaciones clínicas
Keyword: Gastroenterology,
Diagnosis,
Public health,
Endoscopy,
Gastrointestinal tract,
Gastritis,
Clinical manifestations
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