Table 4 Comparison of normal and abnormal histological findings by indication
From: Diagnostic yield and appropriate indication of upper endoscopy in Jordanian children
Indication (n) | Normal histopathological findings | Abnormal histopathological findings | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Abdominal pain/ dyspepsia (347) | 108 (31.1%) | 239 (68.9%) | 0.0001 |
Vomiting (118) | 36 (30.5%) | 82 (69.5%) | 0.001 |
Failure to thrive/weight loss (75) | 35 (46.7%) | 40 (53.3%) | 0.569 |
Chronic diarrhea (60) | 36 (60%) | 24 (40%) | 0.119 |
R/O celiac disease (51) | 24 (47%) | 27 (53%) | 0.669 |
Anemia (49) | 19 (38.8%) | 30 (61.2%) | 0.114 |
Abdominal distention (37) | 19 (51.4%) | 18 (48.6%) | 0.856 |
Dysphagia/odynophagia (31) | 10(32.2%) | 21(67.8%) | 0.044 |
Chemical ingestion (1) | 1(100%) | 0 | --- |
Chronic constipation (8) | 4(50%) | 4(50%) | 1.00 |
Heartburn (11) | 2(18.2%) | 9(81.8) | 0.020 |
Allergies (6) | 4(66.7%) | 2(33.3% | 0.416 |
Poor appetite (4) | 3(75%) | 1(25%) | 0.332 |