Fatal Haemorrhage into the GIT - Can it be Influenced?
Authors:
J. Schwarz; J. Hoch
Authors‘ workplace:
Chirurgická klinika 2. LF UK a FN Motol, Praha
Published in:
Prakt. Lék. 2000; (7): 385-387
Category:
Overview
Massive GIT bleeding is a life-threating condition. Even high-quality specialized treatment canprevent neither an unfavourable course nor death in patients with advanced haemorrhagicshock. Authors describe three case-reports with a fatal outcome to demonstrate the importanceof this condition. After a review of present diagnosis and therapy the authors conclude that boththe time and pre-hospital care are the main factors influencing the patient’s survival.
Key words:
massive bleeding - GIT - fatal outcome.
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