Upper endoscopy is overused in patients with heartburn, study suggests
Tuesday, December 4, 2012 - 00:00
in Health & Medicine
Heartburn is one of the most common reasons for people to see a doctor, and some physicians often use upper endoscopy to diagnose and manage gastroesophageal reflux disease. But most patients do not require the procedure unless other serious symptoms are present, according to a new evidence-based clinical policy paper.