Gastrointestinal bleeding resident survival guide: Difference between revisions
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** [[Gastric ulcer]] | ** [[Gastric ulcer]] | ||
** [[Gastritis]] | ** [[Gastritis]] | ||
** [[Mallory | ** [[Mallory-Weiss tear]] | ||
* Lower gastrointestinal bleeding | * Lower gastrointestinal bleeding | ||
** [[Angiodysplasia]] | ** [[Angiodysplasia]] | ||
Revision as of 22:44, 25 November 2013
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Twinkle Singh, M.B.B.S. [2]
Definition
Gastrointestinal bleeding refers to any bleeding that occurs in gastrointestinal tract from the pharynx to the rectum.
Causes
Life Threatening Causes
Life-threatening causes include conditions which may result in death or permanent disability within 24 hours if left untreated.
- Esophageal varices
- Gastric ulcer
- Gastric varices
- Aorto-enteric fistula
- Hemosuccus pancreaticus
- Superior mesenteric artery syndrome
Common Causes
- Upper gastrointestinal bleeding
- Lower gastrointestinal bleeding
Management
Shown below is an algorithm summarizing the approach to [[disease name]].