Use of Mucolytic Solution Before Upper Endoscopy

Use of Mucolytic Solution Before Upper Endoscopy

The study was designed to evaluate the effectiveness of the maximum dose of mucolytic solution used before upper endoscopy on the visibility of the gastric mucosa

Residual gastric content containing mucus, bubbles, bile and food particles may limit visibility of gastric mucosa and therefore diagnostic yield of upper endoscopy, especially in cases of early neoplastic lesions. Data on benefit of peroral mucolytic solution administered before upper endoscopy are limited.

Inclusion Criteria:

• age > 18 years, signed informed consent, diagnostic gastroscopy

Exclusion Criteria:

• age < 18 years, interventional gastroscopy, known disease of the upper GI tract and/or history of surgery of GI tract, gastroscopy indicated of bleeding, dysphagia or ileus, liver cirrhosis, general anesthesia, allergy to mucolytic solution components, pregnancy