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Significance and Related Factors of Infection in Children with Dyspepsia.
Pediatr Gastroenterol Hepatol Nutr
January 2025
Department of Pediatrics, Chungnam National University Hospital, Chungnam National University College of Medicine, Daejeon, Korea.
Purpose: is a Gram-negative bacterium that is associated with peptic ulcer disease (PUD) and gastric cancer. However, studies on the endoscopic finding and factors related to infection in children are lacking. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence and factors associated with infection in children with dyspepsia.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDieulafoy's Lesion in the Esophagus Causing Gastrointestinal Bleeding: A Concise Review.
J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect
November 2024
Gastroenterology & Hepatology, St. Joseph's University Medical Center, Paterson, USA.
Dieulafoy's lesion (DL) is an uncommon cause of life-threatening gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding. It can occur in any part of the GI tract, including the stomach, duodenum, colon, and esophagus. Dieulafoy's lesion in the esophagus (DLE) is an exceedingly rare entity, with only 23 case reports/series (27 patients) reported to date.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe role of partial splenic artery embolization in the management of refractory esophageal variceal bleeding due to portal vein thrombosis.
BMC Pediatr
January 2025
Liver Transplantation & Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Unit, Department of General Surgery, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye.
Background: Gastro-esophageal variceal hemorrhage (GEVH) is one of the major causes of life-threatening gastrointestinal bleeding in children. Medical, endoscopic, angiographic, and surgical interventions can be utilized in treatment. In this case report, we describe partial splenic artery embolization for refractory GEVH due to portal vein thrombosis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAspergillus Species as a Rare Cause of Primary Mycotic Aneurysm With Aortoenteric Fistula.
Cureus
December 2024
Vascular Surgery, King Saud Medical City, Riyadh, SAU.
Aortoenteric fistula (AEF) is an abnormal connection between the aorta and the adjacent gastrointestinal (GI) tract and is often misdiagnosed in clinical practice. We present the case of a 65-year-old male, who presented with upper GI bleeding and melena. The patient underwent upper and lower GI examinations with no conclusive findings.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFComplex Cardiovascular Management in an 80-Year-Old Female With Gastrointestinal Bleeds and Klatskin Tumor: A Case of ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (MI) Management Complicated by Severe Anemia and Post-MI Ventricular Septal Defect Development.
Cureus
December 2024
Interventional Cardiology, Lee Health, Fort Myers, USA.
Managing acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in patients with a recent history of gastrointestinal bleeding presents a unique and challenging clinical dilemma, necessitating a careful balance between minimizing ischemic risk and avoiding potentially life-threatening rebleeding. Standard treatment for ACS typically involves dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) to prevent recurrent thrombotic events. However, in patients with recent gastrointestinal hemorrhage or significant anemia, these therapies may substantially increase the risk of life-threatening bleeding, complicating the decision-making process and often leading to conservative management strategies.
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