Can the indications for gastroscopy in dyspeptic patients be tightened?

Key Points

• This research aims to evaluate which symptoms should trigger gastroscopy investigations and improve resource usage.
• Assessment of symptom significance in patients with dyspepsia
• Analysis of low-yield symptoms in patients under 50 years
• Recommendation for further follow-up studies in specific age groups
• Weight loss, dysphagia, and anaemia remain critical symptoms for investigation.
• Reflux and vomiting are identified as lower-priority symptoms in patients under 50.
• Prospective studies are required for better understanding in patients aged 55-60 with dyspepsia.

Abstract