Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2008;7(4):261-

The emergency management of hematochezia caused by non-ulcerous duodenum diseases

Yi MA ; Guoxian LIU

Keywords

Gastrointestinal hemorrhage; Emergency medical service

Country

China

Language

Chinese

Abstract

The clinical data of 23 cases with emergent hematochezia endoscopically diagnosed as non-ulcerous duodenum diseases were retrospectively analyzed.Majority of cases were misdiagnosed and delayed to transfer to emergency room because of lack of knowledge and experiences of local medical workers.After referral to our emergency department,all 23 cases obtained appropriate management and cured successfully.