Factors associated with gastro-duodenal disease in patients undergoing upper GI endoscopy at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra, Ghana

Conclusion: H. pylori was a major risk factor for peptic ulcer disease. However, NSAID-related gastro-duodenal injury has been shown to be common in H. pylori infected patients. It highlights the need for awareness of the adverse gastro intestinal effects in a H. pylori endemic area.Keywords: Peptic ulcer, Helicobacter, NSAIDs, endoscopy, Ghana
Source: African Health Sciences - Category: African Health Source Type: research