Non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding (NVUGIB) refers to bleeding that develops in
the gastrointestinal tract proximal to the ligament of Treitz. NVUGIB is an important cause for …

Upper gastrointestinal bleeding is defined as the bleeding originating from the esophagus to
the ligament of Treitz and further classified into variceal and non-variceal gastrointestinal …

Introduction: there is limited experience and understanding of massive nonvariceal
gastrointestinal bleeding during therapy with direct-acting oral anticoagulants. Objectives: to …

The eradication rates for Helicobacter pylori globally are decreasing with a dramatic
increase in the prevalence of antibiotic resistant bacteria all over the world, including Saudi …

Abstract Background/Aim The ABC score is a new pre-endoscopic scoring system that was
recently developed to accurately predict one-month mortality in upper and lower …

The pancreaticobiliary system is a complex and vulnerable anatomic region. Small changes
can lead to severe complications. Pancreaticobiliary disorders leading to severe …

Background and aims Assessment of the patient's gastric contents is the key to avoiding
aspiration incidents, however, there is no effective method to determine whether elective …

The gastroduodenal artery (GDA) is frequently embolized in cases of upper GI bleed that
has failed endoscopic therapy. Additionally, it may be done for GDA pseudoaneurysms or as …

Upper gastrointestinal bleeding is a common medical emergency that requires prompt
diagnosis and intervention. Patients may be hemodynamically stable or unstable depending …

Endoscopic therapy is the mainstay of treatment for nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal
bleeding (NVUGIB). Injection plus mechanical or thermal therapy continues to be the most …