Pancreatic cysts are very common with the majority incidentally identified. There are several
types of pancreatic cysts; some types can contain cancer or have malignant potential …

The rapidly declining prevalence of Helicobacter pylori infection and widespread use of
potent anti-secretory drugs means peptic ulcer disease has become substantially less …

1 ESGE recommends in patients with acute upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage (UGIH) the
use of the Glasgow–Blatchford Score (GBS) for pre-endoscopy risk stratification. Patients …

Peptic ulcer disease continues to be a source of significant morbidity and mortality
worldwide. Approximately two-thirds of patients found to have peptic ulcer disease are …

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) were clinically introduced more than 25 years ago and have
since proven to be invaluable, safe, and effective agents for the management of a variety of …

This Guideline is an official statement of the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
(ESGE). It addresses the diagnosis and management of nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal …

Background Peptic ulcer disease is common with a lifetime prevalence in the general
population of 5–10% and an incidence of 0.1–0.3% per year. Despite a sharp reduction in …

Background The introduction of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) into clinical practice has
revolutionized the management of acid-related diseases. Studies in primary care and …

Non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding remains an important emergency condition,
leading to significant morbidity and mortality. As endoscopic therapy is the'gold standard'of …

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 …