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[Emergency endoscopy in upper digestive tract hemorrhage]

E G Berenstein, L O Canievsky, C G Varsky

    Acta Gastroenterologica Latinoamericana
    |January 1, 1982
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study analyzed 428 upper G.I. tract hemorrhage endoscopies, identifying common causes like erosive gastritis and ulcers. Endoscopic diagnostic accuracy significantly improved with experience, reaching 95%.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Endoscopy
    • Hemorrhage Management

    Context:

    • Emergency Hemorrhage Unit at Hospital Posadas
    • 30-month experience
    • 428 upper G.I. endoscopies

    Purpose:

    • Report experience in upper G.I. tract hemorrhage
    • Analyze endoscopic findings and diagnostic accuracy
    • Evaluate treatment outcomes

    Summary:

    • Identified 518 lesions, with erosive gastritis (21.2%) and gastric ulcers (20%) being most frequent.
    • Active bleeding detected in 21%, probable causes identified in 76%.
    • Endoscopic diagnostic accuracy increased from 76% to 95% with experience.

    Impact:

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    • Highlights the crucial role of endoscopist experience in improving diagnostic accuracy.
    • Medical treatment yielded 9.02% mortality; surgical treatment had 28% mortality.
    • Demonstrates the effectiveness of endoscopy in diagnosing upper G.I. bleeding sources.