Initial management with prompt endoscopy v test and treat in patients with dyspepsia at 12 months*
| Outcomes | Standardised mean difference (95% CI) |
|---|---|
| Total dyspepsia symptom scores | −0.11 (−0.28 to 0.07) |
| RRR (CI) | |
|---|---|
| Presence of symptoms | 5% (1 to 8)† |
| Weighted mean difference (CI) | |
|---|---|
| *RRR and CI defined in glossary. | |
| †Significant difference favours prompt endoscopy. | |
| ‡Significant differences favour test and treat. | |
| Additional cost/patient of prompt endoscopy (2003 US dollars) | $389 (276 to 502)‡ |