Characteristics | Results, n (%) |
---|---|
Baseline characteristics | Â |
Male | 413 (53.78) |
Age, y | 48.35 ± 17.59 |
BMI, kg/m2 | 23.28 ± 3.64 |
Indication for GSI | Â |
Abdominal pain or distension | 295 (38.41) |
Physical examination | 162 (21.09) |
Acid reflux | 92 (11.98) |
Diarrhoea | 55 (7.16) |
Melaena | 42 (5.47) |
Constipation | 31 (4.04) |
Elevated tumour markers for gastrointestinal malignancies | 21 (2.73) |
Nausea or vomiting | 19 (2.47) |
Weight loss | 18 (2.34) |
Others | 33 (4.30) |
History | Â |
Diabetes | 25 (3.26) |
Helicobacter pylori infection | 245 (31.90) |
Dual antiplatelet therapy history | 49 (6.38) |
Abdominal surgery | 62 (8.07) |
Smoking history | 151 (19.66) |
Drinking history | 148 (19.27) |