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[Upper digestive system hemorrhages in Cameroon (apropos of 172 cases examined via endoscopy)]. 1990

E C Ndjitoyap Ndam, and P O Koki Ndombo, and O A Fouda, and R S Mougnutou, and T A Nguemne, and A Behle, and C Tzeuton, and E Malonga, and R Essomba
Centre Universitaire des Sciences de la Santé, Hôpital Central, Yaoundé, Cameroun.

172 cases of upper gastrointestinal bleeding were explored endoscopically from 01 March 1987 to 15 May 1989 in 3 centers in Cameroon. The patients comprised 124 men and 48 women with an average age of 39.64 years. Haematemesis with resultant melena constituted the most frequent presentation (42.36%) while haematemesis and melena was the unique presentation in 37.22% and 17.91% of cases respectively. The aetiologic factors encountered were: duodenal ulcers (33.64%), acute gastric bleeding (22.08%) gastric ulcer (13.44%), ruptured gastroesophageal varices (13.92%). Predisposing factors included the ingestion of gastric irritant medication, spices and alcohol. The authors review the literature and in its light, discuss the epidemiology and aetiology of gastrointestinal bleeding in Cameroon.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008297 Male Males
D008875 Middle Aged An adult aged 45 - 64 years. Middle Age
D010438 Peptic Ulcer Hemorrhage Bleeding from a PEPTIC ULCER that can be located in any segment of the GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT. Hemorrhage, Peptic Ulcer,Peptic Ulcer Hemorrhages,Ulcer Hemorrhage, Peptic
D011446 Prospective Studies Observation of a population for a sufficient number of persons over a sufficient number of years to generate incidence or mortality rates subsequent to the selection of the study group. Prospective Study,Studies, Prospective,Study, Prospective
D002163 Cameroon A republic in central Africa lying east of CHAD and the CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC and west of NIGERIA. The capital is Yaounde. Republic of Cameron,Cameroons,United Republic of Cameroon
D004384 Duodenoscopy Endoscopic examination, therapy or surgery of the luminal surface of the duodenum. Duodenoscopic Surgical Procedures,Surgical Procedures, Duodenoscopic,Duodenoscopic Surgery,Surgery, Duodenoscopic,Duodenoscopic Surgeries,Duodenoscopic Surgical Procedure,Duodenoscopies,Procedure, Duodenoscopic Surgical,Procedures, Duodenoscopic Surgical,Surgeries, Duodenoscopic,Surgical Procedure, Duodenoscopic
D004932 Esophageal and Gastric Varices Dilated blood vessels in the ESOPHAGUS or GASTRIC FUNDUS that shunt blood from the portal circulation (PORTAL SYSTEM) to the systemic venous circulation. Often they are observed in individuals with portal hypertension (HYPERTENSION, PORTAL). Esophageal Varices,Gastric Varices,Esophageal Varix,Gastric Varix,Varices, Esophageal,Varices, Gastric,Varix, Esophageal,Varix, Gastric
D005260 Female Females
D005336 Fiber Optic Technology The technology of transmitting light over long distances through strands of glass or other transparent material. Fiber Optic Technologies,Optic Technologies, Fiber,Optic Technology, Fiber,Technologies, Fiber Optic,Technology, Fiber Optic
D005773 Gastroscopy Endoscopic examination, therapy or surgery of the interior of the stomach. Gastroscopic Surgical Procedures,Surgical Procedures, Gastroscopic,Gastroscopic Surgery,Surgery, Gastroscopic,Gastroscopic Surgeries,Gastroscopic Surgical Procedure,Gastroscopies,Procedure, Gastroscopic Surgical,Procedures, Gastroscopic Surgical,Surgeries, Gastroscopic,Surgical Procedure, Gastroscopic

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