International Journal of Health and Clinical Research

Yazarlar: Annu Raj, Brajesh Dhaker, Bheem Nath

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Anahtar Kelimeler:Endoscopy,Varices Bleeding,Ulcers,Upper GI Bleed.

Özet: Background: Acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) is a potentially life-threatening abdominal emergency that remains a common cause of hospitalization. The aim of this study to evaluate the possible etiology of bleed & clinical profile of patients and probable hospital outcome of upper gastrointestinal bleed in patients. Materials& Methods: A prospective study done on 100 patients presenting with complains of hemetemesis or malena admitted in department of Medicine, RNT Medical College, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India. All patients were interviewed, detailed history taken with respect to risk factors and detailed physical examination was carried out along with appropriate investigations. Results: The mean age of male patients was 49.13 yrs and female was 47.04 yrs. The most common cause for upper GI bleed was Varices which comprised of 40% of cases. Majority of patients belonged to the age group of 31-40. Gastric ulcer (N=12) was more common in females and varices (N=32) was more common in males cause for upper GI bleed in our study. Conclusion: Endoscopy can be used as diagnostic as well as therapeutic measures. It is therefore recommended that, early endoscopy should be performed preferably within 24 hours of bleeding. Endoscopic treatment was successful in most cases besides conservative treatment.

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