Patient preference in upper gastrointestinal studies: roentgenography versus endoscopy

• Published in: Southern 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
• Language: English
• 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

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...