title: [Open access upper endoscopy. Can the practice be improved?].
abstract: 150 patients who were referred to the open access endoscopical unit in a county hospital for upper gastrointestinal examination were evaluated. The aim was to answer the following questions: How often is this upper GI-endoscopy of value for medical treatment of the patient, and is "open access endoscopy" a practical system? In order to obtain a more reliable diagnosis it is necessary to examine the patient without delay, and thereby avoid the masking effect of H-2 blockers and omeprazole. More attention to anamnestic risk factors would improve case selection. In many cases it is possible to rely on X-ray examination, and thus reduce the burden on the endoscopy unit and allow for instant endoscopy service.
authors.affiliation: Medisinsk avdeling, Sentralsykehuset i Akershus, Nordbyhagen.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Qvist
authors.forename: C D
authors.initials: CD
authors.lastname: Jacobsen
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D016099:Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005260:Female; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012017:Referral and Consultation / Q000706:statistics & numerical data
vernacular_title: Apen mottakelse til øvre endoskopi. Kan praksis forbedres?