Upper Gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB), defined as bleeding within the lumen of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) proximal to the Ligament of Treitz, is a common cause of emergency hospital admission worldwide. Emergency surgery is reserved for failure of the non-operative approaches. Endoscopy is critical in the modern management of UGBI but requires equipment and skilled medical staff, which are not available everywhere.
Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Borzellino, Giuseppe;Bencivenga, Maria;
2021-01-01
Abstract
Upper Gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB), defined as bleeding within the lumen of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) proximal to the Ligament of Treitz, is a common cause of emergency hospital admission worldwide. Emergency surgery is reserved for failure of the non-operative approaches. Endoscopy is critical in the modern management of UGBI but requires equipment and skilled medical staff, which are not available everywhere.
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