Mittal, S KKalra, K KAggarwal, V1994-11-012009-05-301994-11-012009-05-301994-11-01Mittal SK, Kalra KK, Aggarwal V. Diagnostic upper GI endoscopy for hemetemesis in children: experience from a pediatric gastroenterology centre in north India. Indian Journal of Pediatrics. 1994 Nov-Dec; 61(6): 651-4http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/80343Upper GI endoscopies were done in 236 children (upto 12 years of age) presenting with history of hemetemesis. Varices were the commonest lesions (in 39.41%) followed by esophagitis (23.73%). Gastritis, gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer and oesophageal ulcers were identified in 7.20%, 1.27%, 0.42% and 0.42% cases respectively. Cause of bleeding could not be ascertained in 27.54% cases. No significant premedication or procedure related complications were observed. Upper GI endoscopy is thus a safe and useful mode of investigation in cases of hemetemesis in children.engAdolescentChildChild, PreschoolDuodenal Ulcer --complicationsDuodenoscopyEndoscopyEsophageal Diseases --complicationsEsophageal and Gastric Varices --complicationsEsophagitis --complicationsEsophagoscopyGastritis --complicationsGastrointestinal Hemorrhage --diagnosisGastroscopyHematemesis --diagnosisHumansInfantStomach Ulcer --complicationsUlcer --complicationsComparative Study