Endoscopic evaluation of upper gastrointestinal bleeding in the newborn.
A case of upper gastrointestinal bleeding in the first 24 hours of life is discussed. The application and importance of upper gastrointestinal fiberoptic endoscopy in establishing a precise diagnosis in this age group, not previously reported, is demonstrated.
D004724:Endoscopy; D005336:Fiber Optic Technology; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007232:Infant, Newborn, Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008297:Male