Clinical outcomes of Dieulafoy's lesion compared to peptic ulcer in upper gastrointestinal bleeding.
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DOI: 10.1111/jgh.16139
Abstract: BACKGROUND/AIMS Although Dieulafoy's lesion (DL) is an important cause of nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding, few studies have investigated the clinico-epidemiological outcomes due to its rarity. Here, we investigated clinical features of upper GI bleeding… read more here.
Keywords: dieulafoy lesion; upper gastrointestinal; gastrointestinal bleeding; peptic ulcer ... See more keywords
See here! Locating the source of upper GI bleeding
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DOI: 10.1136/flgastro-2020-101463
Abstract: A 59-year-old woman presented to the emergency department of a hospital with tertiary hepatology services reporting upper abdominal pain and black stools. She was known to have alcohol-related cirrhosis (Child Pugh A6) under routine hepatology… read more here.
Keywords: upper bleeding; locating source; gastroenterology; see locating ... See more keywords
PTU-047 Creation of a dedicated proforma aimed at improving management of acute upper gi bleeding in a busy district general hospital
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DOI: 10.1136/gutjnl-2017-314472.142
Abstract: Introduction Upper GI bleeding is a commonly-encountered medical emergency for which clear national guidelines exist. Prompt assessment, resuscitation and initiation of appropriate medical and endoscopic therapy is vital in improving patient outcomes. We aimed to… read more here.
Keywords: upper bleeding; district general; proforma; acute upper ... See more keywords
Upper GI Bleeding Due to Leech Infestation in Ethiopian Patients: A Case Series and Review of Literature
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DOI: 10.2147/imcrj.s381990
Abstract: Abstract Upper GI bleeding secondary to a live foreign body (leech) is a very rare condition, causing diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. Aquatic leeches could infest the upper gastrointestinal (GI) mucosa, resulting in bleeding and/or anemia.… read more here.
Keywords: due leech; leech infestation; case; upper bleeding ... See more keywords
A Retrospective Analysis of Risk Factors for Mortality during Hemodialysis at a General Hospital That Treats Comprehensive Diseases
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DOI: 10.2169/internalmedicine.0040-22
Abstract: Objective We analyzed adverse events retrospectively during a three-year follow-up of patients undergoing hemodialysis at the dialysis center of our general hospital that can treat comprehensive diseases and conducted an exploratory study focusing on the… read more here.
Keywords: upper bleeding; mortality; risk factors; hemodialysis ... See more keywords