Value of endoscopy in the diagnosis and treatment of Dieulafoy disease
- VernacularTitle:内镜在Dieulafoy病诊断与治疗中的价值
- Author:
Meidong XU
;
Liqing YAO
;
Pinghong ZHOU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Dieulafoy disease;
Endoscopy
- From:
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery
2001;0(03):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To discuss the value of endoscopy in the diagnosis and treatment of Dieulafoy disease. Methods Twenty-one patients with upper gastrointestinal bleeding caused by Dieulafoy disease from June 1994 to June 2002 were analyzed retrospectively with regard to endoscopic features, therapeutic methods and outcomes. Results Of the 21 cases, diagnosis was confirmed in the first endoscopic examination in 15 cases (71.4%), and in two or more examinations in 6 cases. The bleeding was successfully stopped under endoscope in 17 cases: after the initial treatment in 14 cases (66.7%) and after the second treatment in 3 cases (14.3%), while the open surgery was required in 4 cases (19.0%). Conclusions Endoscopy is the alternative of the first choice in the diagnosis and treatment of Dieulafoy disease.
