Diagnostic upper GI endoscopy for hemetemesis in children: experience from a pediatric gastroenterology centre in north India.
Indian J Pediatr
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1994 Nov-Dec; 61(6): 651-4
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em Inglês
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ABSTRACT
Upper GI endoscopies were done in 236 children (upto 12 years of age) presenting with history of hemetemesis. Varices were the commonest lesions (in 39.41%) followed by esophagitis (23.73%). Gastritis, gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer and oesophageal ulcers were identified in 7.20%, 1.27%, 0.42% and 0.42% cases respectively. Cause of bleeding could not be ascertained in 27.54% cases. No significant premedication or procedure related complications were observed. Upper GI endoscopy is thus a safe and useful mode of investigation in cases of hemetemesis in children.
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Assunto principal:
Úlcera Gástrica
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Úlcera
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Humanos
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Varizes Esofágicas e Gástricas
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Criança
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Pré-Escolar
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Hematemese
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Adolescente
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Duodenoscopia
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Esofagoscopia
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo prognóstico
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Indian J Pediatr
Ano de publicação:
1994
Tipo de documento:
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