Appropriateness of Indications of Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and its Association With Positive Finding
Introduction: Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy(UGIE) is a frequently advised investigation for upper abdominal symptoms. Studies have questioned the appropriateness of indications for UGIE and have shown that inappropriate indications range from 5% to 49%. The unnecessary UGIE expose patients to t...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nepal Medical Association
2018-02-01
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Series: | Journal of Nepal Medical Association |
Online Access: | https://www.jnma.com.np/jnma/index.php/jnma/article/view/3121 |