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World J Gastrointest Endosc. May 16, 2025; 17(5): 106690
Published online May 16, 2025. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v17.i5.106690
Changing trends in upper gastrointestinal endoscopic findings in Ethiopia: A comparison of eighteen thousand exams across two periods
Guda M Roro, Rodas T Annose, Odd H Gilja
Guda M Roro, Rodas T Annose, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Addis Ababa University, College of Health Science, Addis Ababa 9086, Ethiopia
Odd H Gilja, Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen 5020, Norway
Odd H Gilja, National Centre for Ultrasound in Gastroenterology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen 5020, Norway
Co-first authors: Guda M Roro and Rodas T Annose.
Author contributions: Roro GM developed initial concept, drafted the proposal; Annose RT prepared research proposal for approval; Roro GM and Annose RT, developed the study design and performed data analysis, they contributed equally to this article, they are the co-first authors of this manuscript; Roro GM, Annose RT and Gilja OH all participated in the interpretation of data, drafting the manuscript, and revising it for critical intellectual content; and all authors approved the final version of the manuscript.
Institutional review board statement: This study was approved by the Medical Ethics Committee of Addis Ababa University, approval No. 164/22.
Informed consent statement: Patient agreement to allow the use of data collected.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
Data sharing statement: Data is available with request.
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Corresponding author: Rodas T Annose, MD, Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Addis Ababa University, College of Health Science, Nifas Silk Lafto Street, Addis Ababa 9086, Ethiopia. rodas.temesgen97@gmail.com
Received: March 12, 2025
Revised: April 2, 2025
Accepted: April 24, 2025
Published online: May 16, 2025
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Core Tip: This study analyzes changing trends in upper gastrointestinal endoscopic findings, comparing two distinct time periods over 35 years. We reviewed 18412 exams, focusing on varices, esophageal cancer, gastric cancer, and strictures. Our analysis highlights significant shifts in the prevalence and detection rates of these conditions, providing valuable insights into the evolution of gastrointestinal disease patterns and the impact of advancements in endoscopic technology.