Burden and Predictors of Repeat Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy for Abdominal Pain, Heartburn, and Dysphagia in General Gastroenterology

Key Points

• To assess the frequency and factors influencing repeat diagnostic upper endoscopy in patients with abdominal pain, heartburn, and dysphagia.
• Analyzed practices of gastroenterologists regarding repeat upper endoscopies.
• Identified common symptoms prompting repeat procedures.
• Evaluated demographic and clinical factors affecting decision-making.
• Gastroenterologists conduct repeat upper endoscopies nearly daily.
• Abdominal pain, heartburn, and dysphagia are primary reasons for repeats.
• Specific predictors include patient history and initial diagnostic outcomes.