Lower Gastrointestinal HemorrhageTractGastricIntraventricular hemorrhageEndoscopicTransfusionIntracranialDuodenalPerforationIntestinalOccurRectalAbdominal painOvertSmall bowelEndoscopyBleedingUpperDisordersTumorsComplicationsSymptomsThrombosisDiarrheaCutaneousLiver diseaseObscureSurgeryPatientsSevereManagementHemoptysisInjectionDiseaseBlood
Lower Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage1
- As an innovator of minimally invasive techniques for the treatment of abdominal conditions, Leitman is also known for his research on the outcomes following the surgical treatment of breast cancer, colon cancer, lower gastrointestinal hemorrhage, gallbladder disease and morbid obesity. (wikipedia.org)
Tract13
- Endoscopy of the upper gastrointestinal tract up to the secondpart of the duodenum revealed erosive antral gastritis without an active bleeding site. (ispub.com)
- Plain abdominal X-ray showed no abnormalities and the patient underwent endoscopy of the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract using a Pentax 160 cm colonoscope. (ispub.com)
- Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) is an acute immunoglobulin A (IgA)-mediated disorder characterized by a generalized vasculitis involving the small vessels of the skin, the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, the kidneys, the joints, and, rarely, the lungs and the central nervous system (CNS). (medscape.com)
- The gastrointestinal tract is prone to serious tissue damage caused by trauma and certain GI diseases, which can lead to bleeding. (differencebetween.net)
- Gastrointestinal bleeding is not a disease it is a condition caused by tissue damage of the GI tract. (differencebetween.net)
- After the larvae are swallowed into the gastrointestinal tract, patients may experience diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, and anorexia. (cdc.gov)
- Nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is one of the most common diseases of the GI tract and represents a high percentage of emergency room admissions. (thieme-connect.com)
- ACR Appropriateness Criteria on treatment of acute nonvariceal gastrointestinal tract bleeding. (thieme-connect.com)
- Recent update of embolization of upper gastrointestinal tract bleeding. (thieme-connect.com)
- The Seventh Organ-Gastrointestinal Tract: Neglect at Your Own Peril! (ijccm.org)
- How to cite this article Kulkarni AP, Govil D, Gupta S. The Seventh Organ-Gastrointestinal Tract: Neglect at Your Own Peril! (ijccm.org)
- Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding refers to any bleeding that starts in the gastrointestinal tract. (medlineplus.gov)
- Massive bleeding from the GI tract can be dangerous. (medlineplus.gov)
Gastric5
- Is routine cholecystectomy necessary at the time of roux-en-y gastric bypass for morbid obesity? (wikipedia.org)
- Does the Position of the Alimentary Limb in Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery Make a Difference? (wikipedia.org)
- Less commonly, patients may present with fecal occult blood, or massive colonic and gastric hemorrhage. (cdc.gov)
- The two most serious complications of gastric or duodenal peptic ulcers are perforation and hemorrhage. (pediagenosis.com)
- These lesions have the same pathologic features as gastric cirsoid lesions and cause massive gastrointestinal hemorrhage. (elsevierpure.com)
Intraventricular hemorrhage1
- A 70-year-old man presented with a fall, altered mental status and an upper respiratory infection, found to have a subarachnoid and intraventricular hemorrhage. (imedpub.com)
Endoscopic4
- Embolization of acute nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage resistant to endoscopic treatment: results and predictors of recurrent bleeding. (thieme-connect.com)
- Endoscopic sclerosing agent injection is an effective method for the treatment of esophageal varicose bleeding, which can shorten the time of upper gastrointestinal bleeding, reduce the amount of bleeding, and significantly reduce the rate of open surgery. (pharosmedicaleducation.com)
- Endoscopic sclerosing agent injection therapy is a safe, economical and effective method for the treatment of upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage. (pharosmedicaleducation.com)
- The guideline will provide a review of diagnostic modalities for patients with small bowel hemorrhage including VCE, endoscopic evaluation with push and/or deep enteroscopy, and radiographic modalities including cross-sectional imaging (computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance (MR)) enterography, angiography, and scintigraphy. (medscape.com)
Transfusion12
- Acquired fibrinogen deficiency can be associated with several clinical conditions including excessive blood loss in the setting of surgery, trauma or postpartum hemorrhage, hemodilution from from massive transfusion, liver disease, increased consumption in the setting of cancer, DIC or tPA therapy, or assay interference with direct or other thrombin inhibitors. (medscape.com)
- There is evidence for monitoring in patients admitted for implantable cardioverter-defibrillator firing, type II and complete atrio-ventricular block, prolonged QT interval with ventricular arrhythmia, decompensated heart failure, acute cerebrovascular event, acute coronary syndrome, and massive blood transfusion. (nih.gov)
- Opinions are embraced and defended, but transfusion of red blood cells has not reliably demonstrated increased survival, other than in 2 specific populations, as follows: (1) those with active hemorrhage, and (2) those with active cardiac ischemia. (medscape.com)
- To reduce morbidity and mortality as a result of uncontrolled hemorrhage, patients needing a massive transfusion, specifically addressed in detail later in this chapter, must be quickly identified so that immediate interventions can prevent the development of the lethal triad of coagulopathy, hypothermia, and acidosis. (medscape.com)
- [ 1 ] Massive transfusion protocols (MTPs) should be institutionally monitored by a blood utilization committee that can track initiation, cessation, component wastage, storage of blood products outside of the blood bank, transport standards, and compliance with applicable Food and Drug Administration (FDA) standards. (medscape.com)
- The first transfusion of human blood for the treatment of hemorrhage was performed by Dr. James Blundell in London in 1818. (medscape.com)
- Active hemorrhage resulting in shock is one of the few evidence-based established indications for transfusion. (medscape.com)
- Mia needed a massive transfusion, which meant using blood in storage as well as calling in Joy for further blood supplies. (linnaeusgroup.co.uk)
- The pathophysiology of massive blood loss is complex, comprising a wide range of physiologic derangements arising from tissue injury, bleeding, and transfusion of blood or blood products. (medscape.com)
- The process of ordering and checking blood may be cumbersome during massive blood transfusion. (medscape.com)
- Understanding the physiology of massive hemorrhage, initiating massive transfusion, and preparing adequate blood inventories are fundamental components of management. (medscape.com)
- Massive transfusion syndrome5. (vdocuments.net)
Intracranial1
- blood clotting disorders leading to bleeding, for example, intestinal and intracranial hemorrhages. (lekarstwo.ru)
Duodenal1
- We present a case of a 61 year old patient with upper gastrointestinal bleeding due to duodenal metastases from a primary adenocarcinoma of the lung with secondary deposits in the abdominal lymph nodes. (ispub.com)
Perforation2
- These metastases are usually asymptomatic but may present as perforation, obstruction, malabsorption, or haemorrhage. (ispub.com)
- 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 Overt gastrointestinal hemorrhage has been described in a few cases as a prelude to bowel perforation, whilst it has been described only rarely as the main presentation. (ispub.com)
Intestinal2
- La intususcepción intestinal en pacientes adultos es una entidad infrecuente, la cual corresponde alrededor del 5% de todas las causas de obstrucción intestinal. (bvsalud.org)
- En este artículo se presenta el caso de un paciente masculino de 62 años, que consulta por cuadro de dolor abdominal inespecífico y síntomas urinarios irritativos, el cual por persistencia del dolor abdominal pese al manejo medico es llevado a cirugía, donde se diagnostica de manera intraoperatoria una invaginación intestinal a nivel de íleon distal. (bvsalud.org)
Occur3
- Both mother and infant survived this rare complication which should be considered when abdominal colic and major gastrointestinal haemorrhage occur in a pregnant patient. (blogspot.com)
- Occult or massive gastrointestinal hemorrhage may occur rarely with either type. (msdmanuals.com)
- Cirsoid aneurysms (exulceratio simplex Dieulafoy) as a cause of massive gastrointestinal hemorrhage have been known to occur in the stomach. (elsevierpure.com)
Rectal1
- A case of massive rectal bleeding resulting from the placental attachment of an abdominal pregnancy to the sigmoid colon is reported. (blogspot.com)
Abdominal pain1
- Methods : Children with recurrent abdominal pain were evaluated with diagnostic upper gastrointestinal endoscopy to rule out peptic ulcer disease, etc. (e-cep.org)
Overt2
- When there is acute overt hemorrhage in the unstable patient, angiography should be performed emergently. (medscape.com)
- In patients with occult hemorrhage or stable patients with active overt bleeding, multiphasic computed tomography should be performed after VCE or CTE to identify the source of bleeding and to guide further management. (medscape.com)
Small bowel3
- Haemorrhage as a first presentation of small bowel metastases is extremely rare and is related to very poor patient survival especially when these are located in the duodenum. (ispub.com)
- They should be considered in the patient with massive proximal gastrointestinal bleeding in whom the source is not known, especially if angiography suggests a small-bowel site. (elsevierpure.com)
- [ 1 , 2 ] Known previously as obscure GI hemorrhage (OGIB), we propose in this guideline that the former term referred to as OGIB be reclassified as small bowel bleeding. (medscape.com)
Endoscopy2
- Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy performed with a colonoscope revealed active bleeding from a metastatic tumour involving the duodenum and the proximal jejunum. (ispub.com)
- Chapter 32 Gastrointestinal Cancers DIAGNOSIS TREATMENT DIAGNOSITC IMAGING MEDICATIONS CT scan, MRI, labeled somatostatin receptor-based diagnostic imaging ▪ Localization, TNM staging ▪ Presence of hepatic lesions SURGERY Endoscopy with biopsy ▪ Tumor visualization ▪ Histopathological analysis, grading ▪ Somatostatin analogues suppress tumor proliferation, decrease symptoms ▪ Surgical removal of tumor LAB RESULTS ▪ 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid, chromogranin Figure 32.2 Gross pathology of carcinoid tumor of the terminal ileum. (osmosis.org)
Bleeding20
- Her haemorrhaging had been caused by immune mediated thrombocytopenia (IMTP), a condition which can cause spontaneous bleeding. (linnaeusgroup.co.uk)
- Chronic GI bleeding is insidious not unless secondary signs and symptoms of hemorrhage are apparent. (differencebetween.net)
- There are two types gastrointestinal bleeding depending on the site it occurs. (differencebetween.net)
- Jejunal cirsoid aneurysms may be an unrecognized rather than a rare cause of gastrointestinal bleeding. (elsevierpure.com)
- Liu SX, Shi B, Liu YF, Shan JY, Sun B. Promising way to address massive intragastric clotting in patients with acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding: A case report. (wjgnet.com)
- Transcatheter embolization as the new reference standard for endoscopically unmanageable upper gastrointestinal bleeding. (thieme-connect.com)
- 2 Wee E. Management of nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding. (thieme-connect.com)
- 4 Moledina SM, Komba E. Risk factors for mortality among patients admitted with upper gastrointestinal bleeding at a tertiary hospital: a prospective cohort study. (thieme-connect.com)
- Prevalence and risk factors for clinically significant upper gastrointestinal bleeding in patients with severe acute pancreatitis. (thieme-connect.com)
- ACR Appropriateness Criteria ® Nonvariceal Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding. (thieme-connect.com)
- Role of interventional radiology in the management of acute gastrointestinal bleeding. (thieme-connect.com)
- Refractory gastrointestinal bleeding: role of angiographic intervention. (thieme-connect.com)
- Empiric transcatheter embolization for acute arterial upper gastrointestinal bleeding: a meta-analysis. (thieme-connect.com)
- 16 Darcy M. Treatment of lower gastrointestinal bleeding: vasopressin infusion versus embolization. (thieme-connect.com)
- Two events of massive upper gastrointestinal bleeding occurred during treatment with systemic corticosteroids. (bgu.ac.il)
- The possible etiological factors and the mechanisms involved in the induction of the vasculitis and the gastrointestinal bleeding are discussed. (bgu.ac.il)
- Restoration of flow through the occluded segment of the main portal vein and cessation of variceal bleeding was successfully resolved through the combination of portal vein reconstruction and massive volume embolization of the large coronary vein using a direct, percutaneous approach. (amjcaserep.com)
- We report a case of chronic PVT and main portal vein reconstruction in the presence of a massive coronary vein and actively bleeding gastroesophageal varices. (amjcaserep.com)
- Management of Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding. (booksca.ca)
- Bleeding from the small intestine remains a relatively uncommon event, accounting for ~5-10% of all patients presenting with gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding. (medscape.com)
Upper4
- In massive Upper GI hemorrhage, the individual may not only pass out melena but also fresh blood in the stools. (differencebetween.net)
- Effectiveness of coil embolization in angiographically detectable versus non-detectable sources of upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage. (thieme-connect.com)
- Management of Upper Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage. (booksca.ca)
- We assayed serum pepsinogen Ⅰ, Ⅱ levels and pepsinogen Ⅰ/Ⅱ ratio to evaluate the relationship between the serum pepsinogen level and upper gastrointestinal diseases. (e-cep.org)
Disorders2
- breathing disorders and pulmonary hemorrhages. (lekarstwo.ru)
- Many continue to suffer from on-going consequences including heart disease, diabetes, gastrointestinal and stress disorders long after their illness is over. (headlinehealth.com)
Tumors1
- Management of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors. (booksca.ca)
Complications1
- Thrombosis is the most common cause of death, followed by the complications of myeloid metaplasia and hemorrhage. (fundacionmapfre.org)
Symptoms2
Thrombosis1
- The former may lead to thrombosis, the latter to hemorrhage. (medscape.com)
Diarrhea1
- Of the gastrointestinal complaints, epigastric pain, postprandial fullness, heartburn, and brief episodes of intermittent diarrhea and constipation are the most frequent. (cdc.gov)
Cutaneous1
- Chronic strongyloidiasis is generally asymptomatic, but in patients with clinical disease gastrointestinal and cutaneous manifestations are the most common. (cdc.gov)
Liver disease1
- Sleisenger and Fordtran's Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease. (medlineplus.gov)
Obscure1
- the 'fluid thrill', an obscure clinical test for massive ascites. (derangedphysiology.com)
Surgery3
- Gastrointestinal Surgery. (wikipedia.org)
- Massive hemorrhage, defined as blood loss in excess of one circulating volume within a 24-hour period, is a major cause of mortality after trauma or surgery. (medscape.com)
- Only 23 days after he became infected with E.coli and later developed HUS - requiring dialysis, exploratory surgery removing a large part of his intestines, and being placed in a medically induced coma - Riley died from a massive brain hemorrhage and multiple organ failure. (headlinehealth.com)
Patients3
- Monitoring is beneficial for selected patients with syncope, gastrointestinal hemorrhage, atrial tachyarrhythmias, and uncorrected electrolyte abnormalities. (nih.gov)
- Esophageal vein rupture and hemorrhage caused by portal hypertension is a serious complication of liver cirrhosis and the main cause of death in patients with liver cirrhosis. (pharosmedicaleducation.com)
- A direct, percutaneous approach to main portal vein reconstruction and massive volume embolization after a previously failed TIPS may be a potential alternative approach for select patients. (amjcaserep.com)
Severe1
- Hypovolemic shock is usually caused by massive blood loss or severe dehydration . (3-rx.com)
Management1
- Angiographic diagnosis and endovascular management of nonvariceal gastrointestinal hemorrhage. (thieme-connect.com)
Hemoptysis1
- Massive Hemoptysis. (booksca.ca)
Injection1
- [3] The Bacillus may enter the body through the skin , lungs , gastrointestinal system or by injection, after which they will travel to the lymph nodes . (wikidoc.org)
Disease1
- The disease may be transmitted through the skin , gastrointestinal or respiratory systems. (wikidoc.org)
Blood1
- Three-year-old Mia was rushed to Linnaeus-owned Dick White Referrals (DWR) in Six Mile Bottom, near Cambridge, in June last year with massive blood loss from a gastrointestinal haemorrhage, when a brave Australian Shepherd called Joy came to her rescue. (linnaeusgroup.co.uk)