Gastric Cancer - 84 Years-Old Male

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Gastric Cancer - 84 Years-Old Male
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Gastroenterology

Case description

This 84 year-old, female underwent an upper endoscopy due to a epigastric pain, finding dark red blood, stigmata of bleeding. Gastrointestinal bleeding affects a substantial number of elderly people and is a frequent indication for hospitalization. Bleeding can originate from either the upper or lower gastrointestinal tract, and patients with gastrointestinal bleeding present with a range of symptoms. In the elderly, the nature, severity, and outcome of bleeding are influenced by the presence of medical comorbidities.

tags: bleeding endoscopy stomach

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