Unsedated Ultrathin Esophagoscopy Indications, Findings, and Clinical Management
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| * Unsedated ultrathin esophagoscopy (UUE) was not completed in 3 patients. | ||
| † Confirmed on subsequent esophagogastroduodenoscopy with biopsy. | ||
| ‡ 3 patients could not tolerate UUE, Barrett’s esophagus was suspected in 3 patients, 2 patients had other pathologic findings requiring biopsy, eg, esophageal nodule and gastric polyp. | ||
| Indications (n = 56) | ||
| Heartburn | 53 | 94.6 |
| Dysphagia | 7 | 12.5 |
| Odynophagia | 5 | 8.9 |
| Chronic hoarseness | 5 | 8.9 |
| Globus sensation | 3 | 5.4 |
| Chest pain | 2 | 3.6 |
| More than 1 indication | 16 | 28.5 |
| Findings (n = 53)* | ||
| Hiatal hernia | 37 | 69.8 |
| Esophagitis | 16 | 30.2 |
| Reflux laryngitis | 7 | 13.7 |
| Gastritis | 5 | 9.4 |
| Barrett’s esophagus† | 3 | 5.7 |
| Schatzki’s ring | 1 | 1.9 |
| More than 1 finding | 22 | 41.5 |
| Clinical management (n = 53)* | ||
| At least 1 change in clinical management | 42 | 73.6 |
| Medication added/deleted | 35 | 66.0 |
| Esophagogastroduodenoscopy requested‡ | 8 | 9.4 |
| Radiograph requested | 3 | 5.7 |
| Consultation requested | 2 | 3.8 |