Dinesh Raghunath Deore
Assistant Professor, Department of General Medicine, DY Patil School of Medicine, Mumbai
Abstract
Background: Upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) is a common medical emergency associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Understanding the clinico-endoscopic predictors of clinical outcomes can facilitate timely intervention and improve patient management.
Objective: This study aims to evaluate the clinico-endoscopic predictors of clinical outcomes in patients with UGIB.
Material and Methods: A total of 30 patients diagnosed with UGIB were enrolled from the Department of Medicine in a tertiary care hospital. Comprehensive clinical evaluations, endoscopic findings, and outcomes were meticulously recorded.
Results: The study identified significant clinico-endoscopic predictors, including the Rockall score, the presence of active bleeding, and the type of lesion. Table 1 summarizes the key findings.
Conclusion: Identifying clinico-endoscopic predictors is crucial for stratifying patients with UGIB, allowing for tailored management strategies that can improve clinical outcomes.
Keywords: Upper gastrointestinal bleeding, clinico-endoscopic predictors, clinical outcome, Rockall score.