Endoscopic Management of Nonvariceal Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Acute nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding is a common medical emergency with associated morbidity and mortality. Patients with significant bleeding should be started on proton pump inhibitor infusion.
Jin Tae Jung
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Risk Factors for Recurrent Upper Gastrointestinal Tract Bleeding After Esophageal Varices Ligation on Patients with Liver Cirrhosis [PDF]
Background: Upper gastrointestinal tract (GIT) bleeding on liver cirrhosis patients will increase morbidity and mortality. Recurrent bleeding\u27s risk rise after the first episode of variceal bleeding.
Akbar, N. (Nurul) +4 more
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Duodenal carcinoma at the ligament of Treitz. A molecular and clinical perspective [PDF]
Background There is very small occurrence of adenocarcinoma in the small bowel. We present a case of primary duodenal adenocarcinoma and discuss the findings of the case diagnostic modalities, current knowledge on the molecular biology behind small ...
A Berger +75 more
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Comparison of the AIMS65 Score with Other Risk Stratification Scores in Upper Variceal and Nonvariceal Gastrointestinal Bleeding. [PDF]
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Alexandrino, G, Carvalho, R, Reis, J
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Plasma urea:creatinine ratio as a biomarker of gastrointestinal bleeding in dogs with anaemia
Background Gastrointestinal bleeding is a cause of anaemia in dogs. A reliable, non‐invasive biomarker to differentiate gastrointestinal bleeding from other causes of anaemia would be advantageous to direct clinical decisions in anaemic patients.
Ben Safrany +8 more
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Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding in the Elderly.
Due to increasing number of the elderly, cases of hematemesis and melena in the aged have been increasing. The authors evaluated 69 such cases over 60 years old in whom emergency endoscopy of the upper digestive tract was carried out because of hematemesis and melena.
K, Nishida +5 more
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Smart Catheters for Diagnosis, Monitoring, and Therapy
This study presents a comprehensive review of smart catheters, an emerging class of medical devices that integrate embedded sensors, robotics, and communication systems, offering increased functionality and complexity to enable real‐time health monitoring, diagnostics, and treatment. Abstract This review explores smart catheters as an emerging class of
Azra Yaprak Tarman +12 more
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Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding Caused by Rupture of Pancreatic Pseudoaneurysms
Pseudoaneurysm rupture in patients with pancreatitis is a rare but fatal etiology of upper gastrointestinal bleeding. We report a rare case of upper gastrointestinal bleeding in a patient who presented simultaneously with two pseudoaneurysms, a potential
Huong Tu Lam +6 more
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Background and aim An endoscope is a visual instrument used to inspect the internal cavities of the human body. Upper endoscopy has effective diagnostic and therapeutic functions; it can be used in patients with signs or symptoms suggestive of upper ...
Hamdy M. Moustafa +3 more
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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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