Associations between COVID-19 therapies and inpatient gastrointestinal bleeding: A multisite retrospective study. [PDF]
Little data is available regarding the incidence of gastrointestinal bleeding in adults hospitalized with COVID-19 infection and the influence of patient comorbidities and demographics, COVID-19 therapies, and typical medications used.
Anzalone, Alfred J.+8 more
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Gastrointestinal Bleeding in COVID-19 Patients: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis [PDF]
The novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been reported to affect the gastrointestinal system with a variety of symptoms, including bleeding. The prevalence of bleeding in these patients remains unclear.
Barbara G.+7 more
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Role of Interventional Radiology in Management of Gastrointestinal Bleeding [PDF]
Gastrointestinal bleeding is a common and potentially life-threatening condition that requires prompt and effective management. Interventional radiology has emerged as a valuable tool in the management of gastrointestinal bleeding, offering minimally ...
Abdulaziz Ahmad Alshalali+12 more
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Submucosal Duodenal Artery Pseudoaneurysm Causing Massive Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage: A Case Report [PDF]
Introduction: Acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding is a common emergency presentation. The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2018 survey of emergency department (ED) visits reported 436,000 ED visits for unspecified ...
Bober, Wojciech+4 more
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Correlation between findings of multislice helical computed tomography (CT), endoscopic examinations, endovascular procedures, and surgery in patients with symptoms of acute gastrointestinal bleeding [PDF]
Background: Endoscopic methods (gastroscopy and colonoscopy) are considered fundamental for the diagnosis of gastrointestinal bleeding. In recent years, multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) has also gained importance in diagnosing gastrointestinal ...
Grabowska-Derlatka, Laretta+3 more
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Mid-Gastrointestinal Bleeding [PDF]
Mid-gastrointestinal bleeding constitutes a small proportion of all cases of gastrointestinal bleeding. It is more difficult to manage mid-gastrointestinal bleeding than upper or lower gastrointestinal bleeding.
Ahmed, Monjur
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Upper gastrointestinal tract bleeding in Ilorin, Nigeria - a report of 30 cases [PDF]
Background: Upper gastrointestinal tract bleeding refers to blood loss within the intraluminal gastrointestinal tract from any location between the upper oesophagus to the duodenum at the ligament of Treitz.
Jimoh, A.A.G, Olokoba, A.B, Olokoba, L.B
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Sengstaken-Blakemore tube as a rescue treatment for hemorrhagic shock secondary to laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding erosion [PDF]
Gastrointestinal bleeding is an uncommon but potentially life-threatening complication of laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) erosion. We present the use of a Sengstaken-Blakemore tube as a treatment device for severe gastrointestinal bleeding
Brown+14 more
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The bottom line Clarify the warfarin dose that the patient is taking, and check for co-existing problems (such as liver disease or cancer), dietary changes, and intake of alcohol and other drugs that may increase risk of bleeding or affect ...
Chevassut, Timothy J+2 more
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Gastrointestinal bleeding with direct oral anticoagulants in patients with atrial fibrillation and anaemia [PDF]
Introduction: A high risk of gastrointestinal bleeding has been reported with the use of some direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs). This risk may be of particular concern in individuals with associated anaemia.
Al-Hussainy, Nour+7 more
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