A case of coffee-ground emesis in an elderly patient [PDF]
KEY CLINICAL MESSAGE: Black esophagus is an exceeding rare disorder with a multifactorial etiology. Clinical presentation is generally related to upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Diagnosis is based on endoscopic images.
DE PALMA, GIOVANNI DOMENICO+2 more
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Acute gastrointestinal bleeding: detection of source and etiology with multi-detector-row CT [PDF]
This study was conducted to determine the ability of multi-detector-row computed tomography (CT) to identify the source and etiology of acute gastrointestinal bleeding.
Alkadhi, Hatem+5 more
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Comorbidities affect risk of nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding [PDF]
Background & Aims The incidence of upper gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB) has not been reduced despite the decreasing incidence of peptic ulcers, strategies to eradicate Helicobacter pylori infection, and prophylaxis against ulceration from nonsteroidal ...
Card, Timothy R.+2 more
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Incidence of Serious Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Patients Taking Non-steroidal Anti-infl ammatory Drugs in Japan [PDF]
Upper gastrointestinal bleeding is a major adverse event of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and co-administration of proton pump inhibitors and H2 receptor antagonists has been established as a means of preventing such an eff ect. However,
Fukuda, Yasuyo+11 more
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A Prospective Study of Aspirin Use and the Risk of Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Men [PDF]
Data regarding the influence of dose and duration of aspirin use on risk of gastrointestinal bleeding are conflicting.We conducted a prospective cohort study of 32,989 men enrolled in the Health Professionals Follow-up Study (HPFS) in 1994 who provided ...
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Causes of acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding in Nigeria [PDF]
Aim This study was carried out to determine the aetiology and management outcome of patients with UGIB presenting at our facility located in Southwest Nigeria and compare them to the few studies done in the Northern part of the country and other parts of
Anagbani, Ikenna, Nnamani, Chizoba
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The Endoscopic Approach to the Diagnosis of Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding [PDF]
Fifty-nine consecutive patients who were bleeding from the upper gastrointestinal tract were examined endoscopically with fiberoptic instruments. The site and nature of the bleeding were identified in 84% of the patients without significant morbidity or ...
Anselm, Klaus+3 more
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Prediction Model for 30-day Outcomes Among Emergency Department Patients with Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding [PDF]
Introduction: There are currently no robust tools available for risk stratification of emergency department (ED) patients with lower gastrointestinal bleed (LGIB).
Leafloor, Cameron+3 more
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Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Francis C. Nance+3 more
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Role of Beta Blockers and Band Ligation in upper gastrointestinal tract bleeding. [PDF]
Objective: To sort out the combine role of beta blockers and band ligation in upper gastrointestinal bleeding Methodology: In this prospective observational study 563 patients were included, (mean age 47 ±6 years, males 69%) with liver cirrhosis and ...
Luqman Anwar+2 more
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