Age- and Risk-Based Stratification in Dyspepsia: Redefining Endoscopic Thresholds for Clinically Significant and Malignant Findings
Age ≥ 50 years and alarm symptoms significantly increased the likelihood of CSFs and malignancy, supporting a selective approach to gastroscopy. ROC-derived thresholds may support reconsideration of age criteria in settings with similar epidemiologic patterns, highlighting the need for region-specific risk stratification.
Authors
- Fadi Abu Baker
- Rawi Hazzan
- Amir Mari
- Oren Gal
- Randa Natour
- Dorin Nicola
- Noor Fanadka
- Ahmad Mahamid
- Ahlam Bsoul
Institutions
- Bar-Ilan University (IL)
- Nazareth Hospital EMMS (IL)
- Hillel Yaffe Medical Center (IL)
- Carmel Medical Center (IL)
- Rappaport Family Institute for Research in the Medical Sciences (IL)
- Clalit Health Services (IL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Clinics and Practice
- Published
- 2025-12-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/clinpract16010007
- Primary Topic
- Gastrointestinal motility and disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00