A 26- year- old man presented with melena was admitted to the GI endoscopy unit. The patient gives a history of operated perforated peptic ulcer. The patient underwent endoscopy that revealed a large duodenal ulcer. Also, the scope showed two reddish lesions in the upper esophagus. The endoscopist cannot see these lesions during the introduction of the scope. With careful examination during withdrawal of the scope, the endoscopist meticulously examines the upper esophagus.
Is it esophageal inlet patches#
Should we classify the esophagus into 3 parts ( upper, middle, lower) and examine each part thoroughly and write in detail this description in the endoscopic report?
Should we recommendfor a withdrawal time (like that of colonoscopy with a shorter time duration) during the examination of the esophagus?
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