ENDOSCOPIC TREATMENT OF NON-VARICOSE BLEEDING FROM THE UPPER GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT IN CHILDREN

NIKOLOZ BUADZE; AVTANDIL KUTUBIDZE; MERAB BUADZE

doi:10.52340/jecm.2023.03.10

ENDOSCOPIC TREATMENT OF NON-VARICOSE BLEEDING FROM THE UPPER GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT IN CHILDREN

Authors

NIKOLOZ BUADZE
AVTANDIL KUTUBIDZE
MERAB BUADZE

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52340/jecm.2023.03.10

Keywords:

Non varicose pediatric GI bleeding, Endoscopy, Forrest classification, Sheffield classification, PUD, Mallory Weiss syndrome, Dieulafoy lesion

Abstract

Pediatric gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is a concerning medical condition that can lead to significant morbidity and even mortality if not promptly diagnosed and treated. In children, non-variceal GI bleeding is one of the most common causes of this condition. This article discusses the endoscopic treatment options and various classification systems used to assess and manage non-variceal GI bleeding in pediatric patients. Additionally, it explores specific conditions associated with pediatric GI bleeding, such as peptic ulcer disease (PUD), Mallory-Weiss syndrome, GERD and Dieulafoy lesion.

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