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Bleeding pattern before admission as guideline for emergency endoscopy.

P Wara, H Stødkilde

    Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology
    |January 1, 1985
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    Hematemesis and melena patterns predict bleeding severity. Red hematemesis with melena, black hematemesis with melena, or red hematemesis alone indicate high hemorrhage risk. Emergency endoscopy is advised for these severe bleeding signs.

    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Internal Medicine
    • Clinical Diagnostics

    Background:

    • Hematemesis and melena are common presenting symptoms of upper gastrointestinal bleeding.
    • Differentiating the severity and cause of bleeding is crucial for timely and appropriate patient management.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare pre-admission bleeding patterns with emergency endoscopy findings and clinical course.
    • To identify specific hematemesis and melena presentations that predict massive hemorrhage and bleeding ulcers.

    Main Methods:

    • Prospective study of 539 patients admitted for hematemesis and melena.
    • Analysis of bleeding patterns (color, presence of melena) and their correlation with hemorrhage severity and endoscopic findings.
    • Evaluation of transfusion requirements as a measure of bleeding severity.

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    Main Results:

    • Red hematemesis with melena, black hematemesis with melena, and red hematemesis alone significantly increased the probability of massive hemorrhage.
    • Black hematemesis with melena was the strongest predictor of bleeding ulcers, the most common cause of massive hemorrhage.
    • Melena or black hematemesis alone were associated with infrequent massive hemorrhage.

    Conclusions:

    • Emergency endoscopy is recommended for patients with black hematemesis with melena or red hematemesis (with or without melena) due to high risk of massive hemorrhage.
    • Endoscopy can be deferred for patients with melena or black hematemesis alone, suggesting lower immediate risk.