Evaluation of Endoscopic Practices and Outcomes in Follow-up of Gastric Ulcers

Conclusions: Seven percent of new gastric ulcers were malignant with most identified with biopsy on initial gastroscopy. Malignancy yield from follow-up gastroscopy was 2%. Diagnostic yield of endoscopic follow-up may be low in ulcers with benign appearance and adequate histology. However, current practice of repeat gastroscopy is warranted in the absence of patient-based and lesion-based predictors of malignancy.
Source: Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology - Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Alimentary Tract: Original Articles Source Type: research