Appropriateness of indication for upper gastrointestinal endoscopy in a Tunisian endoscopy unit

• Published in: Tunisie Medicale Vol. 93; no. 8-9; p. 507
• Main Authors: Ennaifer, Rym, Elleuch, Nour, Cheikh, Myriam, Hefaiedh, Rania, Romdhane, Hayfa, Ben Nejma, Houda, Bel Hadj, Najet
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Tunisia 01.08.2015
• Subjects: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Cross-Sectional Studies; Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal; Female; Gastrointestinal Neoplasms - diagnosis; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Prospective Studies; Unnecessary Procedures - statistics & numerical data; Young Adult

Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy (UGE) is an increasing and reliable procedure. Given the high costs and potential risks, appropriate indication of UGE may be facilitated by referring to qualifying criteria such as those devised by the European Panel (EPAGE). This prospective study evaluates the app...