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Management of upper gastrointestinal bleeding
This paper will describe the common symptoms, signs and causes of upper gastrointestinal bleeding. We will then provide advice on the management of upper gastrointestinal bleeding at primary care level.
I. Govender, S. Rangiah, H. I. Okonta
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Evaluation of Tranexamic Acid Effect on Consequences of Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Patients Referring to the Emergency Department; a Randomized Clinical Trial [PDF]
Introduction: Upper gastrointestinal bleeding is one of the major and emergent causes of mortality and morbidity around the world. The tranexamic acid has been raised since years ago as a therapeutic intervention.
Morteza Talebi doluee+4 more
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Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding [PDF]
AbstractAlthough its incidence is decreasing, upper gastrointestinal bleeding represents a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. We present the most common sources of upper gastrointestinal bleeding and treatments.
Vihas Patel, Jeffrey Nicastro
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Massive Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding [PDF]
This case is targeted to emergency medicine residents of all levels.Upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) is a common chief complaint encountered in the emergency department, resulting in over 500,000 hospitalizations and 20,000 deaths annually in the United States.1 The diagnosis and management of UGIB in stable patients is typically fairly ...
Shtull-Leber, Eytan+3 more
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The aim of our 5-year study (from January 2008 to December 2012) was to compare the incidence of peptic ulcer bleeding (PUB) to bleeding from tumors of the upper gastrointestinal tract. The percentage of re-bleeding within the first 30 days of hospital
Marijel Kovačina+4 more
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Taxane-Induced Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Docetaxel is a taxane, which is a class of chemotherapy agent used in the treatment of multiple malignancies. It is known to have gastrointestinal side effects which can range from mild symptoms such as nausea and diarrhea to more severe complications ...
Yao Liu+6 more
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Prognosis following upper gastrointestinal bleeding. [PDF]
Upper gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is one of the most common, high risk emergency disorders in the western world. Almost nothing has been reported on longer term prognosis following upper GI bleeding. The aim of this study was to establish mortality up
Stephen E Roberts+2 more
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Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding with Cholecystoduodenal Fistula [PDF]
Cholecystoduodenal fistula, caused by gallbladder stone, trauma, peptic ulcer disease, and malignancy, is an uncommon cause of upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage.
Min Woo Seo
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Introduction: Upper gastrointestinal bleeding is a common medical emergency with significant morbidity and mortality. Its causes can be classified under variceal bleeding or non-variceal bleeding.
Binod Karki+8 more
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Causes of upper gastrointestinal bleeding in patients admitted to Erbil hospitals
Background and objectives: This study aimed to Find the causes of upper gastrointestinal bleeding in Erbil hospitals and to study these causes for the purpose of reducing their mortality.
Halgurd Fathulla Ahmed
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