Table 1. Endoscopy Indications, Gross Findings, and Histological Findings.
| HIV-negative (n = 199) | HIV-positive (n = 304) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indications/presenting symptoms | |||
| Abdominal pain/dyspepsia | 90 (45%) | 69 (23%) | < 0.0001 |
| Heartburn | 58 (29%) | 30 (10%) | < 0.0001 |
| Dysphagia | 23 (12%) | 26 (9%) | 0.2676 |
| Anemia | 23 (12%) | 25 (8%) | 0.2112 |
| Variceal screening | 1 (0.5%) | 24 (8%) | < 0.0001 |
| Endoscopic findings | |||
| Gastric erythema | 185 (93%) | 137 (45%) | < 0.0001 |
| Hiatal hernia | 45 (22%) | 42 (14%) | 0.0108 |
| Peptic ulcer | 26 (13%) | 31 (10%) | 0.3211 |
| Erosions | 0 (0%) | 19 (6%) | 0.0003 |
| White plaques | 0 (0%) | 12 (4%) | 0.0046 |
| Histological findings | |||
| Gastritis | 172 (86%) | 145 (48%) | < 0.0001 |
| Esophagitis | 29 (15%) | 29 (10%) | 0.0838 |
| Helicobacter pylori | 44 (22%) | 12 (4%) | < 0.0001 |
| Duodenitis | 24 (12%) | 18 (6%) | 0.0150 |
| Gastric polyp | 14 (7%) | 5 (2%) | 0.0019 |
| Candida esophagitis | 0 (0%) | 8 (3%) | 0.0179 |