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Upper gastrointestinal haemorrhage-a review of 100 cases
The Medical Journal of Australia
|February 28, 1976
Insights
This study analyzed 100 upper gastrointestinal tract bleeding patients at Mater Misericordiae Hospital. It reviewed their presentation, causes, treatments, and outcomes over nearly three years.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Internal Medicine
- Clinical Research
Background:
- Upper gastrointestinal tract bleeding is a significant clinical concern.
- Understanding patient demographics and outcomes is crucial for effective management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the presentation, investigations, aetiology, management, and mortality of upper gastrointestinal tract bleeding patients.
- To provide insights into the clinical characteristics and outcomes of this patient cohort.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of case records.
- Inclusion of 100 consecutive adult patients admitted over a 3-year period (May 1971 - June 1974).
- Review of patient data focusing on presentation, investigations, aetiology, management, and mortality.
Main Results:
- Detailed analysis of patient presentations and diagnostic findings.
- Identification of common aetiologies contributing to upper gastrointestinal bleeding.
- Evaluation of management strategies and their impact on patient mortality.
Conclusions:
- The study provides a comprehensive overview of upper gastrointestinal tract bleeding in a specific hospital cohort.
- Findings can inform clinical practice and guide future research in gastrointestinal bleeding management.
Abstract:
The case records of the last 100 consecutive patients with upper gastrointestinal tract bleeding admitted to the adult section of the Mater Misericordiae Hospital have been analysed with attention to presentation, investigations, aetiology, management and mortality. The period of these admissions was almost three years-from May, 1971, to June, 1974.