Patient preference in upper gastrointestinal studies: roentgenography versus endoscopy

We prospectively compared roentgenography and endoscopy of the upper gastrointestinal tract in terms of patient acceptance and tolerance. Endoscopy was significantly better tolerated and easier overall for patients. Patients found no difference between endoscopy and radiography with respect to pain...

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Published inSouthern medical journal (Birmingham, Ala.) Vol. 80; no. 9; p. 1091
Main Authors Hacker, 3rd, J F, Chobanian, S J, Johnson, D A, Winters, Jr, C, Cattau, Jr, E L
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.09.1987
Subjects
Adult
Aged
Consumer Behavior
Fiber Optic Technology - instrumentation
Gastrointestinal Diseases - diagnosis
Gastroscopy - psychology
Humans
Middle Aged
Patients - psychology
Prospective Studies
Radiography - psychology
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Summary:We prospectively compared roentgenography and endoscopy of the upper gastrointestinal tract in terms of patient acceptance and tolerance. Endoscopy was significantly better tolerated and easier overall for patients. Patients found no difference between endoscopy and radiography with respect to pain or life-style interruption. Patients stated that they would prefer endoscopy to roentgenography if repeat evaluation were needed. We conclude that UGI endoscopy is better tolerated and more acceptable to patients than UGI roentgenography.
ISSN:0038-4348
DOI:10.1097/00007611-198708090-00006