Indications and Outcomes of Esophagogastroduodenoscopy in Children

Authors : Meryem KEÇELİ BAŞARAN, Yılmaz SEÇİLMİŞ, Nur Şeyma ZENGİN

Pages : 115-120

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Publication Date : 2019-12-31

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Summary Objective: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(EGD); has become a key element in the diagnosis and treatment of many gastrointestinal diseases affecting children. In this study, we aimed to discuss endoscopic indications, endoscopic and pathological findings of children who underwent EGD in our hospital. Methods:   A retrospective chart review of children between1-18 years old who admitted the pediatric gastroenterology department between 2017 and 2018 and who underwent EGD was performed. EGD indications, diagnoses made by endoscopy or pathological examination, and complaints were evaluated. Results: A total of 194 children insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(85 male and 109 female); with a mean age of 10.63 ± 4.84 years were included in the study. Dyspepsia insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(66.49%);, suspicion of celiac disease insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(19.59%);, intake of corrosive material insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(8.25%);, gastrointestinal bleeding insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(4.64%);, and dysphagia insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(1.03%); were the main complaints of referral. The distribution of the diagnosis of the participants after EGD was antral gastritis insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(48.45%);, pangastritis insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(21.13%);, duodenitis insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(11.86%);, celiac disease insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(7.73%);, acute ulcer at bulbus insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(1.55%); and esophagitis insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(1.03%);. Of those, 9.28% were healthy. A biopsy was obtained in 88.66% of the subjects during EGD. Conclusion: Dyspeptic symptoms and suspicion of celiac disease are the most common EGD indication in children. Alkaline reflux, gastritis, and helicobacter pylori infection affect the degree of pathological inflammation and require appropriate treatment and follow-up.   Keywords: Endoscopy, Child, Esophagus, Stomach, Duodenum
Keywords : Endoscopy, Child, Esophagus, Stomach