Abstract:total number of examinations performed was 1022. The most common indications for EGDS were: dyspepsia 32% (n =327), abdominal pain 21% (n= 211), and celiac disease 16% (n = 166). The most common endoscopic findings were : gastritis 50% (n =450), normal findings 35% (n = 325) and esophagitis 9% (n= 84). The most common PH findings were: normal 43% (n = 390), gastritis 23% (n=210), and duodenitis 15% (n =133). Of the total number of examinations, endoscopy was therapeutic in 10% (n= 98) of cases. The most common… Show more
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