Morphological study of the gastrointestinal tract around the ligament of Treitz using upper gastrointestinal radiography: Fundamental data for EUS‐guided gastrojejunostomy

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daisuke Nutahara ◽  
Kazumasa Nagai ◽  
Atsushi Sofuni ◽  
Takayoshi Tsuchiya ◽  
Kentaro Ishii ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gastrointestinal Tract ◽  
Morphological Study ◽  
Ligament Of Treitz ◽  
Upper Gastrointestinal

Diagnosis and Management of Upper Gastrointestinal Tract Bleeding in the Pediatric Patient

1990 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 107-116
Author(s):  
Marvin E. Ament
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Gastrointestinal Tract ◽  
Gastrointestinal Bleeding ◽  
Pediatric Patient ◽  
Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage ◽  
Pediatric Population ◽  
Coffee Ground ◽  
Ligament Of Treitz ◽  
Gastrointestinal Tract Bleeding ◽  
Upper Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal bleeding in patients at any age is frightening. The fear stems from the knowledge that bleeding, if severe enough and sustained for long intervals, may lead to shock and death. Fortunately, in both pediatric and adult patients, instances in which bleeding is so massive and uncontrollable that it leads to rapid demise are extremely rare. The approach to diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal hemorrhage by the physician should be calm, logical, and expeditious to help allay the fears of the patient and family, and to reduce the morbidity associated with the hemorrhage in the event its cause is found to be serious. Fortunately, the causes of gastrointestinal bleeding in the pediatric population are fewer than in adults; accordingly, the differential diagnosis is usually shorter, although not necessarily easier. In contrast to adults, the age of the pediatric patient may play a key role in determining the differential diagnosis. MANIFESTATION OF BLEEDING (Table 1) Before discussing the pathophysiology of bleeding, we will establish definitions of the words frequently associated with gastrointestinal bleeding. Hematemesis is the vomiting of blood. The blood may be either bright red or "coffee ground" in appearance if it has been altered by gastric acid. Hematemesis implies that the site of bleeding is proximal to the ligament of Treitz.

Lower gastrointestinal bleeding

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 138-142 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rodrick Babakhanlou
Keyword(s):  
Gastrointestinal Tract ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding ◽  
Intestinal Bleeding ◽  
Fresh Blood ◽  
Common Causes ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Ligament Of Treitz ◽  
The Common ◽  
Upper Gastrointestinal

Lower intestinal bleeding covers a spectrum of intestinal bleeding originating distal to the ligament of Treitz. In 11% of cases, the source of bleeding will be found in the upper gastrointestinal tract. Lower intestinal bleeding can occur either in the form of fresh blood, also known as haematochezia, or in the form of black, tarry and foul-smelling stools, also known as melaena. It can be chronic and mild or severe and life-threatening. This article will focus on the common causes of lower intestinal bleeding, clinical presentation, assessment and management, as well as providing guidance for referral to secondary care.

Intraluminal Pressures from the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract

1957 ◽  
Vol 32 (6) ◽  
pp. 1013-1024 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Clinton Texter ◽  
Hubbard W. Smith ◽  
Hugo C. Moeller ◽  
Clifford J. Barborka
Keyword(s):  
Gastrointestinal Tract ◽  
Upper Gastrointestinal Tract ◽  
Upper Gastrointestinal
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