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 …

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 …

We performed systematic reviews addressing predefined clinical questions to develop
recommendations with the GRADE approach regarding management of patients with overt …

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 …

Description: This update of the 2010 International Consensus Recommendations on the
Management of Patients With Nonvariceal Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding (UGIB) refines …

Background It is recommended that patients with acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding
undergo endoscopy within 24 hours after gastroenterologic consultation. The role of …

Objective While it is recommended that patients presenting with acute upper gastrointestinal
bleeding (AUGIB) should receive endoscopic intervention within 24 hours, the optimal timing …

The clinical outcome of upper gastrointestinal bleeding has improved due to advances in
endoscopic therapy and standardized peri‐endoscopy care. Apart from validating clinical …

The elderly present constant challenges in medical management, particularly of pain and
inflammation. Balancing the risk and benefits of medication requires extra vigilance on the …

For decades, timing of endoscopy has been a controversy in the management of patients
who present with upper gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB). The advent of endoscopic …