Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Children can have Many Causes

Sur, Genel; Sur, Lucia

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“…Also, bacterial infections, especially infection with Helicobacter pylori can cause peptic ulceration resulting in pediatrics’ GI bleeding ( 13 ). The results of studies have shown that the most common cause of upper GI bleeding in newborn infants and children younger than 2 years are maternal blood ingestion, and gastritis or stress ulcers, respectively ( 10 , 18 , 19 ). Mallory-Weiss tear was also more prevalent in older children ( 20 , 21 ).…”

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Etiology of gastrointestinal bleeding in children referred to pediatric wards of Mashhad hospitals, Iran

Jafari¹,

Kiani²,

Kianifar³

et al. 2018

Electron Physician

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BackgroundGastrointestinal (GI) bleeding, which has several clinical manifestation and origins, is known as one of the most life-threatening events in children. Several etiologies have been suggested for GI bleeding.ObjectiveTo determine the most important causes of GI bleeding in children referred to Ghaem Hospital and Dr. Sheikh Hospital, Mashhad, Iran.MethodsIn this cross-sectional study, after obtaining written informed consent of their parents, 113 patients aging from newborn infants to 18-year-old children with GI bleeding admitted to Ghaem Hospital and Dr. Sheikh hospital were enrolled in this study from June 2012 to June 2014. After performing routine diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, a checklist containing all necessary information including demographic data, clinical history of patients, endoscopy and pathology findings, clinical and preclinical information were collected. The data were then analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 16.ResultsOf a total 113 study children, 61 (54%) were male and 52 (46%) were female. The results of this study showed that the most important causes of bleeding in upper GI among all admitted patients were prolapse gastropathy (18.6%), esophagitis (15.9%) and esophageal varices, gastritis, and coagulopathy (7.1% for each). The main causes of lower GI bleeding were polyp (32.5%), chronic nonspecific colitis (20.7%), and proctitis (18.2%).ConclusionFindings of this study indicated that prolapse gastropathy and esophagitis are more prevalent causes of upper GI bleeding. Furthermore, esophageal varices were more common in children older than 13 years. Polyp, chronic nonspecific colitis and proctitis are the most prevalent causes of lower GI bleeding.

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Etiology of gastrointestinal bleeding in children referred to pediatric wards of Mashhad hospitals, Iran

Jafari¹,

Kiani²,

Kianifar³

et al. 2018

Electron Physician

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Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding Treatment in Children - A Difficult Challenge for the Doctor

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Sur²

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In order to make the appropriate treatment is necessary an accurate diagnosis. This is also true for upper gastrointestinal bleeding in children. It is not always easy to sustain the diagnosis, but using current methods we can reach etiologic diagnosis. After diagnosis the best treatment options are choosing. These must be both efficient and with fewer side effects. Upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage treatment takes into account two situations: patients with hemodynamic instability with large blood loss and patients with hemodynamic stability. Patients with important upper gastrointestinal bleeding with hemorrhagic shock need resuscitation and should be stabilized prior to endoscopy.

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Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Children can have Many Causes

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Etiology of gastrointestinal bleeding in children referred to pediatric wards of Mashhad hospitals, Iran

Etiology of gastrointestinal bleeding in children referred to pediatric wards of Mashhad hospitals, Iran

Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding Treatment in Children - A Difficult Challenge for the Doctor

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