Gastroscopy in surgical practice.
We reviewed the records of 100 consecutive patients who had gastroscopy. All endoscopic work was done by our four-man surgical group. Roentgenographic and endoscopic diagnoses are compared with reference to degree of accuracy. The expanded uses of gastroscopy in surgical practice are illustrated and a plea is made for increased involvement of surgeons in the rapidly expanding field of endoscopy.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000768:Anesthesia, General; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005773:Gastroscopy / Q000009:adverse effects; D013502:General Surgery; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care; D011859:Radiography