Is computerised tomography better than fibreoptic gastroscopy for early detection of gastric varices?

Is computerised tomography better than fibreoptic gastroscopy for early detection of gastric varices?

INTRODUCTION Video endoscopic diagnosis of gastric varices is particularly limited, owing to the deep submucosal or subserosal location of the varices and the normal appearance of the overlying mucosa. AIM We present and emphasise the value of computerised tomography (CT) examination in the early detection of gastric varices (GVs). MATERIAL AND METHODS In this retrospective study, a total o...

Oesophageal perforation at fibreoptic gastroscopy

In a survey of 173 endoscopy units conducted through the British Society for Digestive Endoscopy (which merged with the British Society of Gastroenterology in 1980) 31 of the 101 units who replied reported serious complications (R Cockel, unpublished data). A supplementary questionnaire was sent to these centres requesting further details, and replies were received from 24. The table records th...

Fibreoptic injection of oesophageal varices.

A new technique for injecting sclerosant into oesophageal varices uses a flexible gastroscope. Once the gastroscope has been inserted a flexible tube with a window cut into its distal end is pushed down over the gastroscope until a varix protrudes through the window. The varix can then be injected with a needle passed down the biopsy channel of the gastroscope. Once the varices have all been in...

Superior vena caval obstruction complicating fibreoptic gastroscopy.

Improving the detection rate of early gastric cancer requires more than open access gastroscopy: a five year study.

BACKGROUND/AIMS To explore the reasons why patients with gastric cancer continue to present with advanced disease despite open access gastroscopy. PATIENTS All patients diagnosed with gastric cancer between 1 August 1989 and 31 July 1994. METHODS A retrospective study of the presentation of gastric cancer in South Tees; patients were diagnosed at open access gastroscopy or referred through ...