Oesophageal disease revealed by endoscopy in 1,000 patients referred primarily for gastroscopy

Acta Med Scand. 1978;204(5):413-6. doi: 10.1111/j.0954-6820.1978.tb08464.x.

Abstract

Of 1000 patients referred primarily for gastroscopy, almost 18% had endoscopic signs of clinically important oesophageal disease. Erosive oesophagitis, a disease that is notoriously difficult to diagnose on X-ray, was demonstrated in alsmot 10% and oesophageal varices in 3.6% of the patients. It is concluded that a thorough examination of the oesophagus should be included in every routine upper gastrointestinal endoscopy.

MeSH terms

  • Diverticulum, Esophageal / diagnosis
  • Esophageal Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Esophageal Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Esophageal Stenosis / diagnosis
  • Esophageal and Gastric Varices / diagnosis
  • Esophagitis, Peptic / diagnosis
  • Female
  • Gastroscopy*
  • Hernia, Hiatal / diagnosis
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Polyps / diagnosis
  • Ulcer / diagnosis