Endoscopy is the best means of finding early stage of upper gastrointestinal diseases, especially early cancer and benign ulcers. Currently, most people still undergo upper gastrointestinal endoscopy due to discomfort, rather than a regular physical examination at a certain age. This study prospectively investigated the reason for undergoing the first upper gastrointestinal endoscopy in patients and found the correlation of endoscopic findings and symptoms.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
5,000
All endoscopy was performed by qualified gastroenterologists or endoscopic physicians in Renji hospital,Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine.
Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine
Shanghai, China
RECRUITINGCorrelation of endoscopic findings and symptoms
survey
Time frame: Within two weeks after receiving the survey
The proportion of various symptoms in patients undergoing the first upper gastrointestinal endoscopy
Time frame: Within two weeks after receiving the survey
The proportion of different upper gastrointestinal diseases
Diagnosis of upper gastrointestinal disease combined with endoscopic findings and pathological diagnosis.
Time frame: Within two weeks after receiving the survey
The infection rate of Helicobacter Pylori
H. pylori infection was determined by any two of positive outcome of the breath test, rapid urease test and histology.
Time frame: Within two weeks after receiving the survey
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