[Epidemiology and prognosis aspects of upper gastrointestinal bleeding of NianankoroFomba hospital in segou].

Aims: The goal of our work was to clarify the epidemiologicals, clinicals, etiologicals and prognostics of upper gastrointestinal bleeding at Segou Regional Hospital.

Patients and methods: This cross-sectional study, which took place from October 1, 2017 to September 31, 2018, involved patients hospitalized for digestive hemorrhage.

Results: Upper gastrointestinal bleeding represented 9.7% of all hospitalizations. The mean age of the patients was 50, 94 ± 21, 6 years with a sex ratio of 1.6 in favor of men. Housewives and farmers were represented in 37.7% and 34% of cases. The main modes of disclosure were hematemesis and melena. Evolution was favorable with a mortality of around 34%.

Conclusion: upper gastrointestinal bleeding is relatively common in our context. High mortality is linked to delayed treatment.