The Role of Screening of Patient Proved to have Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease by Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscope for Early Detection of Interstitial Lung Diseases

Abstract Background Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common digestive disorder in North America, causing symptoms and complications. It affects 18.1-27.28% of people and is associated with decreased quality of life. Treatment improves quality of life, but treatment costs are higher. Aim and Objectives The study aims to assess the role of screening of patient proved to have gastroesophageal reflux disease by upper gastrointestinal endoscope for early detection of interstitial lung diseases. Subjects and Methods this study was Cross sectional study. The study will be conducted at Chest diseases Department of Ain Shams university hospitals. This prospective cross-sectional study will be conducted on 90 randomly selected patients diagnosed with GERD by upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. For one year. Result the findings of chest HRCT for enrolled patients is 15 patients (16.7%) showed positive CT findings suggestive of interstitial lung disease, whereas 75 patients (83.3%) had normal CT scan. The most common CT finding was atelectasis reported in nine patients (10%). a statistically significant correlation between age and fibrosis and reticular infiltration, female gender & reticular infiltration. no statistically significant correlation between CT findings and each of chest symptoms and GERD symptoms. Conclusion The study found that gastrointestinal endoscopes are effective in early detection of interstitial lung diseases, with 16.7% of patients showing positive CT findings. Age, gender, hiatal hernia presence, cough, dyspnea, and wheezes were significant factors in fibrosis. and reticular infiltration