Prevalence and Pattern of Upper Gastrointestinal Lesions in Prospective Kidney Transplant Patients in Bangladesh.

Background: Upper gastrointestinal (GI) lesions are common in patients with chronic kidney disease and may contribute to anemia and increased morbidity, especially in patients on hemodialysis (HD). They become even more significant in patients undergoing kidney transplantation about to be subjected to lifelong immunosuppressive drugs.

Materials And Methods: This cross-sectional study conducted at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University's Departments of Gastroenterology and Nephrology analyzed 128 prospective kidney transplant patients following upper GI endoscopy.