Table 1.

Unsedated Ultrathin Esophagoscopy Indications, Findings, and Clinical Management

NumberPercent
* 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)
    Heartburn5394.6
    Dysphagia712.5
    Odynophagia58.9
    Chronic hoarseness58.9
    Globus sensation35.4
    Chest pain23.6
    More than 1 indication1628.5
Findings (n = 53)*
    Hiatal hernia3769.8
    Esophagitis1630.2
    Reflux laryngitis713.7
    Gastritis59.4
    Barrett’s esophagus35.7
    Schatzki’s ring11.9
    More than 1 finding2241.5
Clinical management (n = 53)*
    At least 1 change in clinical management4273.6
    Medication added/deleted3566.0
    Esophagogastroduodenoscopy requested89.4
    Radiograph requested35.7
    Consultation requested23.8