| Open access gastroscopy findings are unrelated to the use of aspirin and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 9463986 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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This study aims to determine whether priority should be given to patients taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or aspirin when selecting which dyspeptic patients to refer for open access gastroscopy. A total of 8156 patients underwent gastroscopy, all of whom had upper gastrointestinal symptoms. Patients taking NSAIDs or aspirin showed no significant differences in the frequency of ulcer disease when age-matched groups were compared. Although NSAIDs and aspirin are frequently implicated in gastrointestinal bleeding in the elderly, patients referred for investigation of dyspepsia show no increase in major endoscopic pathology. |
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Authors:
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J C Mansfield; J R Greenaway; B R Contractor; N Idle; M G Bramble |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners Volume: 47 ISSN: 0960-1643 ISO Abbreviation: Br J Gen Pract Publication Date: 1997 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1998-02-26 Completed Date: 1998-02-26 Revised Date: 2009-11-18 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9005323 Medline TA: Br J Gen Pract Country: ENGLAND |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 825-6 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Endoscopy Centre, South Cleveland Hospital, Middlesbrough. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Aged Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / adverse effects* Aspirin / adverse effects* Dyspepsia / etiology Esophagitis / chemically induced* Gastroscopy Humans Middle Aged Patient Selection Peptic Ulcer / chemically induced* Retrospective Studies |
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0/Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; 50-78-2/Aspirin |
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