| An unusual cause of GI bleeding in a quadriplegic: report of a case and review of the literature. | |
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PMID: 6981707 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The authors report a case of upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage in a quadriplegic. The cause was a Mallory-Weiss tear, a previously unrecognized problem in these patients. The incidence of bleeding in patients with spinal cord injury is as high as 25 percent in the few reported series. We feel that with the increased risk of gastrointestinal bleeding in the spinal cord patient and the accompanying significant mortality, early endoscopy is essential for accurate diagnosis since clues to the presence, etiology, and severity of the bleeding are often lacking. |
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Authors:
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R E Joseph; R Epsten; O D Kowlessar |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of the National Medical Association Volume: 74 ISSN: 0027-9684 ISO Abbreviation: J Natl Med Assoc Publication Date: 1982 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1982-12-02 Completed Date: 1982-12-02 Revised Date: 2010-10-26 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7503090 Medline TA: J Natl Med Assoc Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 83-5 Citation Subset: IM |
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Adolescent Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / etiology* Humans Male Mallory-Weiss Syndrome / complications* Quadriplegia / complications* Spinal Cord Injuries / complications |
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