Table 2.
Sources of UGI bleeding in emergency endoscopy control group (n = 29).
| Source | Sessions number (%) | Associated abnormalities |
|---|---|---|
| PHGa | 6 (20.7) | GU-1, esoph varices – 2 |
| Gastric ulcerb | 6 (20.7) | Gastritis-2, esoph varices-1, DU-1 |
| Mallory–Weiss tear | 5 (17.2) | PHG-1 |
| Duodenal ulcerb | 4 (13.8) | |
| Erosive esophagitis | 4 (13.8) | Gastritis-2 |
| Gastric erosions | 3 (10.3) | Esoph varices-1 |
| Small esophageal varices | 1 (3.4) |
aPHG-portal hypertensive gastropathy.
bUlcers treated with Bicap (GU-2, DU-2).
Of the 29 sessions, 17 were in patients within 24 h of admission, 6 were in patients >24 h after admission, and 6 were indeterminate.