Journal article
Initial management strategies for dyspepsia
Abstract
BACKGROUND: This review considers management strategies (combinations of initial investigation and empirical treatments) for dyspeptic patients. Dyspepsia was defined to include both epigastric pain and heartburn.
OBJECTIVES: To determine the effectiveness, acceptability, and cost effectiveness of the following initial management strategies for patients presenting with dyspepsia (a) initial pharmacological therapy (including endoscopy for …
Authors
Delaney B; Moayyedi P; Forman D
Journal
, , No. 2,
Publisher
Wiley
Publication Date
2003
DOI
10.1002/14651858.cd001961
ISSN
1465-1858