Table 2.
Endoscopic findings in those undergoing upper gastrointestinal endoscopy for suspected upper gastrointestinal bleeding
| Variable | Percentage | (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|
| Nonvariceal bleeding | 80.08% | 75.42-85.33% |
| Variceal bleeding | 19.91% | 15.25-25.16% |
| Active bleeding | 6.58% | 3.88-9.39% |
| Endoscopic finding | ||
| Esophagitis/GERD | 38.13% | 32.30-44.40% |
| Gastric erosions | 37.60% | 31.78-43.82% |
| Duodenal ulcer | 23.64% | 18.60-28.82% |
| Esophageal varices | 17.83% | 13.57-22.60% |
| Gastric ulcer | 12.40% | 8.91-16.52% |
| Normal | 8.91% | 5.81-12.26% |
| Portal hypertensive gastropathy | 6.59% | 3.88-9.39% |
| Fundal varices | 4.26% | 2.33-6.72% |
| Mass | 3.49% | 1.55-5.47% |
GERD: Gastroesophageal reflux disease