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Abnormalities responsible for recent upper gastrointestinal bleeding in study population (n = 136)
| Endoscopic findings responsible for bleeding | Frequency(%) |
|---|---|
| Duodenal ulcer | 35(25.73) |
| Gastric ulcer | 12(8.82) |
| Esophageal ulcer | 4(2.94) |
| Esophageal varices | 30(22.05) |
| Esophagitis | 27(19.85) |
| Erosive duodenitis | 3(2.2) |
| Erosive gastritis | 13(9.55) |
| Angioectasia | 2(1.47) |
| Mallory weiss tearing | 2(1.47) |
| Malignancy in upper GI tract | 3(2.2) |
| Gastrocolic fistula | 1(0.73) |
| Normal | 4(2.94) |
