UPPER AND LOWER GASTROINTESTINAL BLEEDING
GI or gastrointestinal bleeding can occur anywhere from the mouth to the anus and depending on the location and rate of bleeding can be overt or occult. The GI tract is divided into the upper GI tract namely the stomach, the oesophagus,and the first part of the small intestine and the lower GI tract which
the small intestine and the lower GI tract which includes a part of the small intestine, large intestine, rectum and anus. Common causes of upper GI bleeding are attributed to duodenal ulcers, gastric or duodenal erosions, varices, gastric ulcer, Mallory-Weiss tear, angiomas, arteriovenous malformations, and gastrointestinal stromal tumours. Bleeding in the lower GI commonly occurs due to anal fissures, internal haemorGI or gastrointestinal bleeding can occur anywhere from the mouth to the anus and depending on the location and rate of bleeding can be overt or occult. The GI tract is divided into the upper GI tract namely the stomach, the oesophagus, and the first part of the small intestine and the lower GI tract which includes a part of
Treatment by Dr. Patta Radhakrishna
Dr. Patta is an eminent and renowned gastrosurgeon who has extensive expertise and experience in treating patients with gastro-intestinal bleeding. As one of the senior most, qualified surgical gastroenterologists in India, Dr. Patta is renowned for his lofty accomplishments in the field of surgical gastroenterology.
Recommended surgeries for bleeding duodenal ulcer are pyloroplasty, partial gastrectomy (to remove a small part of the stomach), total gastrectomy, vagotomy (removal of the vagus nerve)etc.. Bleeding from esophageal varices will require endoscopic variceal ligation, splenorenal shunt, and splenectomy and devascularization.
Dr. Patta has a special interest in the field of surgery for GI bleeding due to his immeasurable and comprehensive understanding in the field. Patients arriving for treatment to Dr. Patta have benefited greatly by his wisdom and healing methodologies. Concentrating on holistic treatment modalities and providing practical consultations, Dr. Patta is one of the best surgical gastroenterologists in India. Call Dr. Patta Radhakrishna for an appointment today.
