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Abstract
Upper gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms are the commonest complaints among the patients, for which they seek medical advice. Diseases associated with these symptoms are important causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide The common upper GI symptoms in presence we do endoscopy for are dyspepsia, dysphagia, gastrointestinal bleeding, progressive unintentional weight loss, persistent vomiting of unknown cause, anemia and epigastric pain Gastrointestinal endoscopy (UGIE) is one of the most commonly performed endoscopic procedures and provides useful information in patients with gastro-duodenal disorders. It gives a better diagnostic yield over radiology particularly in the investigation of upper gastrointestinal bleeding, inflammatory conditions of the UGI track like esophagitis, gastritis and duodenitis as well as the diagnosis of Mallory Weiss tears and vascular malformations. UGIE has been found to be both effective and a relatively safe procedure that can be performed at large medical centers, small rural hospitals, outpatient clinics or even private offices. Establishing causes of UGI diseases leads to more efficient treatment and consequently decreases morbidity and mortality rates This study aimed to document the demographic characteristics, clinical indications, endoscopic and pathological finding of patients undergoing UGIE at AL-Rajhi University Hospital, Assuit University.This cross-sectional study was designed to consecutively recruit patients admitted to the endoscopy unit of Al-Rajhi hospital, Assuit University Hospital in the period between 2020-2022. Demographic data and indications for the UGIE were recorded. Endoscopic findings, or intervention per each participant and the pathological finding of any taken biopsies were also recorded.