UPPER DIGESTIVE ENDOSCOPY FINDINGS IN A TERTIARY HOSPITAL IN THE BRAZILIAN AMAZON

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy is considered the essential diagnostic method to investigate gastrointestinal symptoms, allowing mucosal visualization, biopsies and therapeutic interventions. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the results of upper gastrointestinal endoscopies performed at the Regional Hospital of Baixo Amazonas (HRBA) between 2020 and 2023. METHODOLOGY: This is a quantitative, documentary, and exploratory approach with retrospective data collection from reports and medical records. Data analysis was performed using descriptive statistics. RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS: The study showed 151 endoscopy reports, with a predominance of women (54.3%) and age group between 60 and 69 years, with a majority of brown and single women. Endoscopies detected esophageal alterations in 46.3% (esophagitis), gastric alterations in 92.7% (pangastritis), and duodenal alterations in 26.5% (bulboduodenitis). Findings corroborate the literature, highlighting the impact of aging and multifactorial factors. CONCLUSION: The study revealed a predominance of women, elderly and brown race among patients undergoing UGI, with gastritis being the most common endoscopic finding, reinforcing the importance of individualized clinical management and future studies for better care practices.