Cross Section Study of Endoscopic Findings in Patients Underwent Upper Endoscopy in Fayoum University Hospital

Background: Upper gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms are the commonest complaints among the general population and the diseases associated with them carries a significant risk of morbidity and mortality. As early diagnosis and appropriate management of the condition can prevent life threatening complications. Upper GI endoscopy is an effective diagnostic as well as therapeutic tool for the patients presenting with upper GI symptoms. The objective of the study: is to determine the pattern of endoscopic findings in patients referred to endoscopy unit for upper gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures in Fayoum university hospital. Methods: Cross sectional study comprises of 2281 patients presenting with upper gastrointestinal symptoms at Fayoum university Hospital, (both out-patients and referred patients) during the period from January 2018 to May 2020, who underwent upper GI endoscopy. Results: our study showed that the most prevalent age group was aged between 41 and 60 years (37.6%) with male to female ratio was nearly equal and the commonest single indication was epigastric pain and heart burn with percentage of 31.9%.PUD was the most common endoscopic findings either gastritis or erosive gastritis, duedenitis, duodenal and gastric ulcer. Conclusion: PUD was the most common endoscopic findings in the studied group. Diagnostic and therapeutic role of EGD make it a great tool for management different GI tract pathologies.