Successful Management of Severe Dengue With Gastrointestinal Bleeding: A Case Report Highlighting Endoscopic Hemostasis
2024

Managing Severe Dengue with Gastrointestinal Bleeding

publication Evidence: low

Author Information

Author(s): Muacevic Alexander, Adler John R, Nouh Abdelrahman K, Haj Mohamad Hamza, Toubah Abduljaleel M, Jaber Abdallah A, Alkaram Sana S, Shaheen Mahasin, Hashmi Ubaid Ur Rehman

Primary Institution: Al Qassimi Hospital, Sharjah, ARE

Hypothesis

Endoscopic hemostasis is an effective intervention for controlling gastrointestinal bleeding in severe dengue cases.

Conclusion

Endoscopic therapy successfully achieved hemostasis in a patient with severe dengue complicated by gastrointestinal bleeding.

Supporting Evidence

  • Endoscopic hemostasis was successfully performed using clips and adrenaline.
  • The patient showed significant clinical improvement after the procedure.
  • Initial resuscitative measures included intravenous fluids and blood transfusions.

Takeaway

This study shows that using special tools to stop bleeding in the stomach can help people with severe dengue feel better.

Methodology

The case report details the management of a male patient with severe dengue and gastrointestinal bleeding, including endoscopic intervention.

Limitations

The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.

Participant Demographics

A male in his late 30s with no significant past medical history.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.7759/cureus.74142

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