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This research aims to evaluate which symptoms should trigger gastroscopy investigations and improve resource usage.

April 15, 2026

Can the indications for gastroscopy in dyspeptic patients be tightened?

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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

Weight loss, dysphagia and anaemia should continue to trigger investigation in all patients. Reflux and vomiting were considered low-yield symptoms in patients aged <50 years, indicating opportunities for more efficient allocation of resources. Further prospective follow-up studies are needed to assess the role of gastroscopy in patients aged 55-60 years with dyspepsia and in patients aged <50 years with reflux or vomiting.

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Iida Ollila

Lauri Puustinen

Erika Tykkä

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Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology

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University of Helsinki

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