3%) both among UGIB patients aged ≥65 years by Campylobacter-like organism (CLO) test. Comparatively, the prevalence of UGIB (56.5% Vs 43.5%), Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) (61.9% Vs 38.1%) and Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) users (60% Vs 40%) were higher in UGIB patients aged ≥65

years as compared with those aged <65 years FK506 concentration respectively. Those aged ≥65 years are more likely to present with malaena (56.5% Vs 43.5%) and epigastric pain (62.5% Vs 37.5%), as compared with those aged <65 years respectively. Conclusion: This study shows that UGIB, peptic ulcer disease and use of NSAID is more common among elderly patients aged ≥65 years. Key Word(s): 1. Upper GI bleeding; 2. Helicobacter pylori; 3. Elderly; 4. Peptic ulcer; Presenting Author: JOANALÚCIA TEIXEIRA MAGALHÃES Additional Authors:

MARIAJOÃO MOREIRA, BRUNO ROSA, MARA BARBOSA, ANA REBELO, FRANCISCA DIAS DE CASTRO, SÍLVIA LEITE, JOSÉ COTTER Corresponding Author: JOANALÚCIA TEIXEIRA MAGALHÃES Affiliations: Centro Hospitalar do Alto Ave Objective: Sometimes, during the observation of capsule endoscopy (CE) images we can see potential bleeding lesions from stomach and duodenum which were overlooked by first esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD). The aim of our study was to evaluate the frequency of lesions identified in the upper gastrointestinal tract and to analyze their significance in terms of its role in reducing unnecessary CE studies. Methods: We retrospectively study 152 consecutive patients who underwent CE http://www.selleckchem.com/products/abc294640.html for obscure gastrointestinal bleeding (OGIB) at our center, with a normal initial EGD. Patients with a definite cause of bleeding within reach of conventional EGD were identified. For the statistical analysis SPSS18.0 was used. A p value <0,05 was considered as significant. Results: The most common indication for CE was selleck chemicals occult OGIB (76.3%). CE results showed gastrointestinal lesions in 66 (43.4%) patients. In 11 (7.2%) patients,

CE showed relevant gastric or duodenal lesions not previously noted during initial EGD. In 9 (5.9%) of these 11 patients gastroduodenal lesions were the only pathological finding discovered in the digestive tract. In the remaining 2 (1.3%) patients found synchronous potential bleeding lesions in the upper tract and small bowel. Nine (81.8%) of patients with upper gastrointestinal findings had a duodenal lesion. All upper gastrointestinal lesions were angioectasias. In patients which CE showed upper gastrointestinal lesions the commonest indication was occult OGIB (63.6%). A second EGD was performed in 10 patients, in all of these patients CE findings were confirmed and treatment was performed. Conclusion: CE provided information about upper gastrointestinal findings that was considered sufficient to explain the OGIB etiology and recommended a second-look EGD in 7,2% of patients.