Comparison between Intermittent Propofol Bolus Techniques and Target-Controlled Infusion in Patients Underwent Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

Arif HM Marsaban, Luki Sumaratih, Pryambodho Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia/Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo General National Hospital, Jakarta   ABSTRACT Background: Nowadays, the use of propofol for sedation during gastrointestinal endoscopic procedure has become more popular, either by intermittent-bolus (IB) technique or target-controlled infusion (TCI). The aim

Colonoscopic Findings in Patients with Chronic Diarrhea at Mohammad Hoesin Hospital Palembang

Imam Suprianto, Suyata, Syadra Bardiman Rasyad, Fuad Bakry Division of Gastroentero-hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine Faculty of Medicine, University of Sriwijaya/Mohammad Hoesin General Hospital, Palembang   ABSTRACT Background: Chronic diarrhea is a common problem encountered by clinicians. Colonoscopy is a tool with high accuracy and sensitivity to depict abnormalities and has the

Age and Alarm Symptoms Predict Upper Gastrointestinal Malignancy among Patients with Dyspepsia

Hendra Koncoro*, I Ketut Mariadi**, Gde Somayana**, IGA Suryadarma**, Nyoman Purwadi**, IDN Wibawa** * Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine University of Udayana/Sanglah Hospital, Denpasar ** Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine University of Udayana /Sanglah Hospital, Denpasar   ABSTRACT Background: Upper gastrointestinal (UGI) malignancy is one of the major

Correlation between Aspartate Aminotransferase to Platelet Ratio Index Score and the Degree of Esophageal Varices with Liver Cirrhosis

Imam Suprianto, Suyata, Syadra Bardiman Rasyad, Fuad Bakry Division of Gastroentero-Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine Faculty of Medicine, University of Sriwijaya Mohammad Hoesin General Hospital, Palembang   ABSTRACT Background: Esophageal varices is the most common complication in liver cirrhosis. Bleeding varices is a serious complication causing increased mortality rate. In anticipation of those

FSSG Scale System in Comparison with GERD Questionnaires in Predicting Endoscopic Findings with Reflux Esophagitis

Restuti Hidayani Saragih, Imelda Rey Division of of Gastroentero-hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine Faculty of Medicine, University of North Sumatera/Adam Malik General Hospital, Medan  ABSTRACT Background: Gastroesophageal reflux diseases (GERD) frequently manifests in varied symptoms other than its classics (heartburn and regurgitation), this variation might hinder its diagnostic effort. Several questionnaires based on