Causes Incidence (%)
Died rapidly on admission 45 (9%)
Unfit for endoscopy 35 (7%)
Specifically categorized as terminal care patients 32 (6%)
Self-discharging prior to endoscopy being undertaken 9 (2%)
Refused or whose family refused to consent to endoscopy 7 (1%)
Specific contraindication to endoscopy 7 (1%)
Incomplete procedure due to agitated patient 5 (1%)
Unsuccessful esophageal intubation 2 (0.4%)
Total 142
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