[Vascular lesions of the upper gastrointestinal tract in the national hospital Daniel A. Carrion (2007-2008)]

Rev Gastroenterol Peru. 2008 Oct-Dec;28(4):362-5.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

To display the experience of vascular lesions in the upper digestive tract in 2007-2008 at Daniel Alcides Carrión Hospital.

Methodology: Transverse study. All endoscopies performed in the indicated period were reviewed. Vascular lesions found were record. The OMED classification for vascular lesions was used in this research.

Results: 1.979 examinations were reviewed. 26 vascular injuries were found (prevalence = 13.13/1000 endoscopies). The most frequent location was in stomach (65.4%). The most common type of injury was vascular angiectasia(57.7%).

Conclusion: Vascular lesions in the upper digestive tract were rare; these lesions were more common in the stomach. Vascular angiectasias were the most frequently reported.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Cross-Sectional Studies
  • Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal
  • Female
  • Gastrointestinal Diseases* / diagnosis
  • Gastrointestinal Diseases* / epidemiology
  • Gastrointestinal Tract / blood supply*
  • Hospitals
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Vascular Diseases* / diagnosis
  • Vascular Diseases* / epidemiology
  • Young Adult