Influence of overweight and obesity on upper endoscopic findings

Influence of overweight and obesity on upper endoscopic findings

Background:  In previous studies, increasing body mass index (BMI, kg/m2) was related to chronic gastrointestinal symptoms, such as frequent vomiting, upper abdominal pain, bloating and diarrhea. However, there have been no reports about the relationship between increasing BMI and abnormal upper end...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology 2007-04, Vol.22 (4), p.477-481
Hauptverfasser: Kim, Hong Joo, Yoo, Tae Woo, Park, Dong Il, Park, Jung Ho, Cho, Yong Kyun, Sohn, Chong Il, Jeon, Woo Kyu, Kim, Byung Ik
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Sprache:eng
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Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Body Mass Index
Digestive system. Abdomen
Endoscopy
Endoscopy, Digestive System
Female
Humans
Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects)
Life Style
Male
Medical sciences
Metabolic diseases
Middle Aged
Obesity
Obesity - diagnosis
overweight
upper gastrointestinal endoscopy
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Zusammenfassung:Background:  In previous studies, increasing body mass index (BMI, kg/m2) was related to chronic gastrointestinal symptoms, such as frequent vomiting, upper abdominal pain, bloating and diarrhea. However, there have been no reports about the relationship between increasing BMI and abnormal upper endoscopic findings such as gastritis or ulcer. Methods:  The study group consisted of 27 319 individuals who underwent medical checkup at a healthcare center from 1 January to 31 December 2003. The following classification of BMI was applied. (i) underweight; BMI 
ISSN:0815-9319
1440-1746
DOI:10.1111/j.1440-1746.2006.04494.x