RATE OF OCCURRENCE OF VARICES IN ESOPHAGUS AMONG PATIENTS SUFFERING FROM UPPER GASTROINTESTINAL BLEEDING

Objective: The aim of this research work is to examine the occurrence of the varices in esophagus in the patients suffering from upper GI (gastro-intestinal) bleeding. Methodology: This was transverse research work. Total 100 patients suffering from upper gastro-intestine bleeding were the part of this research work. We performed the endoscopy of upper GI after getting information about history and medical examination, to evaluate the reason of bleeding and we entered all the relevant data on a well-organized Performa arranged by our specialists. Results: Total 100 patients in which fifty-six were males and forty-four were females, suffering from upper GI bleeding were the part of this research work. Varices of esophagus were present in 53 patients whereas duodenal ulcer was present in twelve patients, gastric ulcer was available in fourteen patients, gastro-duodenal erosions were present in 16 patients, 2 patients were suffering from erosive esophagitis, only one patient was the victim of Mallory-Weiss tear, gastric carcinoma was present in 1 patient & one patient was present with coagulopathy. Conclusion: The varices of esophagus are very frequent reason of the upper gastro-intestine hemorrhage in this particular region. Key Words: Gastro-Intestine, Bleeding, Hemorrhage, Carcinoma, Varices, Esophagus, Coagulopathy