Journal List > Korean J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr > v.4(2) > 1110475

TOOLS
Rhim, Lee, Min, Kim, and Kim: Endoscopic Findings of Upper GI Bleedings in Full Term Newborn Infants
Original Article

Korean Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition 2001; 4(2): 142-147.

Published online: 30 September 2001

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5223/kjpgn.2001.4.2.142

Endoscopic Findings of Upper GI Bleedings in Full Term Newborn Infants

Suk Ho Rhim, Hye Kyung Lee, Yong Sik Min, Han Jin Kim, Young Chang Kim

Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Soonchunhyang University, Cheonan Hospital, Korea.

MDSUK2@yahoo.co.kr

Copyright © 2001 The Korean Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition

Abstract

PURPOSE

We are going to establish the efficacy of endoscopic examinations in diagnosing and treating upper GI bleeding in full term neonates.

METHODS

We retrospectively reviewed newborns who underwent endoscopic examination because of hematemesis from July 1998 to April 2001.

RESULTS

Gestational ages were between 38 and 41weeks, and birth weights were between 2,730 and 3,400 gm. Total of 9 patients were reviewed. Endoscopic examination revealed gastric ulcer in 6 cases, multiple erosions in 2 cases and negative finding in 1 case. All 6 gastric ulcers were multiple and among them 2 patients endoscopic hemostatic therapy. No complication due to the procedure was noticed. Five patients recieved transfusions. All 9 cases were cured through conservative and endoscopic therapy without recurrence.

CONCLUSION

The common cause of upper GI hemorrhage in newborns with no preceding disease turns out to be multiple gastric ulcers and the prognosis is good. The endoscopic approach is useful in diagnosing and treating upper GI bleeding in newborns.

Keywords: Gastric ulcer, GI hemorrhage, Newborn

TOOLS
Similar articles