title: [Upper digestive system hemorrhages in Cameroon (apropos of 172 cases examined via endoscopy)].
abstract: 172 cases of upper gastrointestinal bleeding were explored endoscopically from 01 March 1987 to 15 May 1989 in 3 centers in Cameroon. The patients comprised 124 men and 48 women with an average age of 39.64 years. Haematemesis with resultant melena constituted the most frequent presentation (42.36%) while haematemesis and melena was the unique presentation in 37.22% and 17.91% of cases respectively. The aetiologic factors encountered were: duodenal ulcers (33.64%), acute gastric bleeding (22.08%) gastric ulcer (13.44%), ruptured gastroesophageal varices (13.92%). Predisposing factors included the ingestion of gastric irritant medication, spices and alcohol. The authors review the literature and in its light, discuss the epidemiology and aetiology of gastrointestinal bleeding in Cameroon.
authors.affiliation: Centre Universitaire des Sciences de la Santé, Hôpital Central, Yaoundé, Cameroun.
authors.forename: E C
authors.initials: EC
authors.lastname: Ndjitoyap Ndam
authors.forename: P O
authors.initials: PO
authors.lastname: Koki Ndombo
authors.forename: O A
authors.initials: OA
authors.lastname: Fouda
authors.forename: R S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Mougnutou
authors.forename: T A
authors.initials: TA
authors.lastname: Nguemne
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Behle
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Tzeuton
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Malonga
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Essomba
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002163:Cameroon; D004384:Duodenoscopy; D004932:Esophageal and Gastric Varices / Q000150:complications; D005260:Female; D005336:Fiber Optic Technology; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology*; D005773:Gastroscopy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010438:Peptic Ulcer Hemorrhage / Q000175:diagnosis; D011446:Prospective Studies; D013272:Stomach Diseases / Q000150:complications
vernacular_title: Les hémorragies digestives hautes au Cameroun (à propos de 172 cas explorés par endoscopie).