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(K22.6) Gastro-oesophageal laceration-haemorrhage syndrome
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2 193 911 in individuals diagnosis gastro-oesophageal laceration-haemorrhage syndrome confirmed
53 470 deaths with diagnosis gastro-oesophageal laceration-haemorrhage syndrome
2% mortality rate associated with the disease gastro-oesophageal laceration-haemorrhage syndrome
Diagnosis gastro-oesophageal laceration-haemorrhage syndrome is diagnosed Men are 25.22% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis gastro-oesophageal laceration-haemorrhage syndrome
32 307 (2.4 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis gastro-oesophageal laceration-haemorrhage syndrome
21 163 (2.6 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease gastro-oesophageal laceration-haemorrhage syndrome - Men aged 60-64 and Women aged 80-84
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
in in men, the disease manifests at any agein in women, the disease manifests at any age
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
Disease Features gastro-oesophageal laceration-haemorrhage syndrome
Absence or low individual and public risk
Gastro-oesophageal laceration-haemorrhage syndrome - what does this mean
Gastro-oesophageal laceration-haemorrhage syndrome is a condition caused by the tear of the mucosal lining of the lower oesophagus and the stomach, resulting in bleeding. this is usually due to trauma, such as a blow to the chest, or a sharp object piercing the wall of the oesophagus.
What happens during the disease - gastro-oesophageal laceration-haemorrhage syndrome
Gastro-oesophageal laceration-haemorrhage syndrome is caused by a combination of the rupture of the mucosal lining of the oesophagus due to the presence of stomach acids and the presence of high pressure within the oesophagus. this can result in a laceration of the oesophagus and the associated bleeding, causing the patient to experience severe pain, nausea, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination
- Blood tests
- Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy
- Computed tomography (CT) scan
- Upper gastrointestinal X-ray
- Esophageal motility study
- Esophageal pH monitoring
- Biopsy
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of treatment: To reduce the risk of further bleeding and manage the symptoms associated with the disease.
- Prescribe antacids and proton pump inhibitors to reduce the risk of further bleeding.
- Perform endoscopy to assess the extent of laceration and haemorrhage.
- Administer intravenous fluids to treat dehydration.
- Prescribe antibiotics to treat any infection.
- Perform surgical procedures to repair any damaged tissue.
- Administer blood transfusions to replace lost blood.
- Prescribe medications to reduce stomach acid.
- Provide lifestyle and dietary advice to reduce symptoms.
- Monitor patient's condition closely.
12 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Gastro-oesophageal laceration-haemorrhage syndrome - Prevention
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