Non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding
Non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding (NVUGIB) is bleeding that develops in the oesophagus, stomach or proximal duodenum. Peptic ulcers, caused by Helicobacter pylori infection or use of NSAIDs and low-dose aspirin (LDA), are the most common cause. Although the incidence and mortality associa...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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Nature Publishing Group
2018
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