1. Figures for the Gloucester Health District show a steady rise; in 1988 the rate for colonoscopy was 162 and for flexible Forecasts for the future sigmoidoscopy 174 per 100 000. In the Trent" All previous forecasts2'22 have underestimated and North West Thames regions the average the future need for endoscopy. The present rates for colonoscopy were 89 and 109 in 1986 estimates may need to be increased as the and 1988 respectively (J Calam, personal compotential of endoscopy for diagnosis, treatment, munication)
2. Dyspeptic symptoms in the community;Jones, R.;Gut,1989
3. Endoscopic studies of dyspepsia in a general practice;Gear, M.W.L.; Barnes, R.J.;BMJ,1980
4. Factors affecting the decisions to consult with dyspepsia; comparison of consulters and nonconsulters;Lydeard, S.; Jones, R.;J R Coll Gen Pract,1989
5. What happens to patients with non-ulcer dyspepsia after endoscopy?;Jones, R.;Practitioner,1988