Acute erosive gastritis in Port Moresby.

A retrospective analysis of 50 cases of haematemesis and melaena during the period from June 1978 to July 1983 at Port Moresby General Hospital (PMGH) was undertaken to establish the cause, clinical profile and prognosis of this problem. Acute erosive gastritis is the commonest cause of acute gastro-intestinal bleeding found in this study. The significance of its occurrence, age and sex distribution, associated aetiological factors and management are discussed.