Endoscopy Timing in Patients with Acute Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding [PDF]
Clinical Endoscopy, 2019 Background/Aims The role of very early (≤12 hours) endoscopy in nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding is controversial. We aimed to compare results of very early and early (12–24 hours) endoscopy in patients with upper gastrointestinal bleeding ...
Gonçalo Alexandrino +5 more
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Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding [PDF]
Clinics in Colon and Rectal Surgery, 2019 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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PLoS ONE, 2021 BackgroundProton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are known to reduce the risk of upper gastrointestinal bleeding in patients on oral anticoagulants, and patients are increasingly on oral anticoagulants and PPI co-therapy.
Hyun-Jung Lee +7 more
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Antiplatelet agents and/or anticoagulants are not associated with worse outcome following nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding [PDF]
Revista Espanola de Enfermedades Digestivas, 2016 Background: Nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding emerges as a major complication of using antiplatelet agents and/or anticoagulants and represents a clinical challenge in patients undergoing these therapies.
Elvira Manuela Costa Moreira Teles-Sampaio +5 more
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Guidelines for Nonvariceal Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gut and Liver, 2020 Nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding (NVUGIB) refers to bleeding that develops in the gastrointestinal tract proximal to the ligament of Treitz. NVUGIB requires hospitalization and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality.
Joon Sung Kim +12 more
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Gastrointestinal Bleeding in COVID-19 Patients: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis [PDF]
Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 2021 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.
Giovanni Marasco +7 more
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Severe gastric variceal haemorrhage due to splenic artery thrombosis and consecutive arterial bypass [PDF]
BMC Surgery, 2011 Background Upper gastrointestinal haemorrhage is mainly caused by ulcers. Gastric varicosis due to portal hypertension can also be held responsible for upper gastrointestinal bleeding.
Wasmuth Hermann E +6 more
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Management of upper gastrointestinal bleeding
South African Family Practice, 2019 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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Management of acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding [PDF]
, 2019 Upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) is a common medical emergency, with a reported mortality of 2-10%. Patients identified as being at very low risk of either needing an intervention or death can be managed as outpatients.
Laine, Loren, Stanley, Adrian J.
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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]
Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Journal, 2020 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.
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