Determine the Frequency of Different Causes CF Upper Gastrointestinal Bleed

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  • Daud Ghilzai, Abdul Matin Qaisar, Ali Hyder Mugheri, Muhammad Irfan Rashed, Shahid Muneer, Abrar Shaikh

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https://doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs22169328

Abstract

Objective:  To determine the frequency of various causes for upper gastrointestinal bleed.

Study Design: Observational study.

Place and Duration of Study: Department of Gastroenterology, Bolan Medical College Quetta from 1st July 2021 to 31st March 2022.

Methodology: One hundred and thirty five patients in an age limit of >30 years were registered. The inclusion criteria were based on clinical diagnosis of GB of upper tract, blood tests included H-pylori conformational test as well as CBC. The first endoscopy was performed within the 48 hours initiation of bleeding.

Results: The mean was 41.2±4.5 years. There were 68.8% males and 31.1% females. The main cause of gastrointestinal bleeding in cases was observed as varices and gastric ulcers highest within 40-60 years group while erosive gastritis and duodenal ulcers were presented most in males.

Conclusion: The frequency of varices was 65.9% followed by 10.37% gastric ulcers presented in gastrointestinal bleeding of upper tract.

Keywords: Gastrointestinal bleeding, Varices, Melena

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Daud Ghilzai, Abdul Matin Qaisar, Ali Hyder Mugheri, Muhammad Irfan Rashed, Shahid Muneer, Abrar Shaikh. (2022). Determine the Frequency of Different Causes CF Upper Gastrointestinal Bleed. Pakistan Journal of Medical & Health Sciences, 16(09), 328. https://doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs22169328

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Vol. 16 No. 09 (2022): Pakistan Journal of Medical & Health Sciences

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