Restrictive versus liberal blood transfusion for gastrointestinal bleeding: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials by Odutayo, A, Desborough, M, Trivella, M, Stanley, A, Dorée, C, Collins, G, Hopewell, S, Brunskill, S, Kahan, B, Logan, R, Barkun, A, Murphy, M, Jairath, V

“…<p>BACKGROUND: Acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding is a leading indication for red blood cell (RBC) transfusion worldwide, although optimal thresholds for transfusion are debated.…”

Portal vein thrombosis in children and adolescents: 20 years experience of a pediatric hepatology reference center by Priscila Menezes Ferri, Alexandre Rodrigues Ferreira, Eleonora Druve Tavares Fagundes, Shinfay Maximilian Liu, Mariza Leitão Valadares Roquete, Francisco José Penna

“…The predominant form of presentation was the upper gastrointestinal bleeding (52.7%). In 20 patients (36.4%), the initial manifestation was splenomegaly. …”
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Biochemical evaluation with symptoms of gastrointestinal tract manifestations – A systemic review by Omar Al-Aidaroos, Rawan A. Alsomali, Arwa M. Wadaan, Ghuzlan A. Zubaidi, Roaa A. Alsanea, Hanan S. Alkhelaiwi, Dana N. Alsayed

“…Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding (UGIB) is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality. …”
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Gurvits syndrome: a case of acute esophageal necrosis associated with diabetic ketoacidosis by Daisuke Kitawaki, Atsushi Nishida, Keitaro Sakai, Yuji Owaki, Kyohei Nishino, Yoshika Noda, Hirotsugu Imaeda

“…Conclusions AEN is rare but potentially life-threatening case of upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Therefore, a clinician should be aware of AEN as a potential cause of upper gastrointestinal bleeding in elderly patients with poorly controlled diabetes and significant comorbidities.…”
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Management strategy of a carotid-esophageal fistula with a right common carotid artery pseudoaneurysm due to chicken bone ingestion: A case report and literature review by Dongming Xu, Haichao Qian, Lishan Lian, Miaorong Xie, Hanyu Zhang

“…The patient presented with active upper gastrointestinal bleeding which quickly developed into hemorrhage shock. …”
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مضادات الالتهاب غير القشرية ومسؤوليتها عن النزوف الهضمية بحث لإلقاء الضوء على أكثر الأدوية المسببة, الأعراض والأذيات المخاطية المسببة للنزف... by ميلاد انطانيوس

“…Now about 65% 0f upper gastrointestinal bleeding not related to esophageal varices, are due to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs ,associated with 10% of  mortality, may be more in the elderly patients .In our study of 76 bleeding patients taking  NSAIDS -Aspirin included –we study old, sex, antecedent of gastroduodenal ulcer or epigastric pain, present of epigastric pain before bleeding, manifestation of upper gastrointestinal bleeding - hematemesis, melena and hematemesis - melena,  Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (  NSAIDS) -Aspirin included - inducing upper gastrointestinal bleeding, duration of  intake, endoscopy finding: ulcerative gastritis, gastric ulcer, ulcerative duodenitis, duodenal ulcer, tumor, and others . …”
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مضادات الالتهاب غير القشرية ومسؤوليتها عن النزوف الهضمية بحث لإلقاء الضوء على أكثر الأدوية المسببة, الأعراض والأذيات المخاطية المسببة للنزف... by ميلاد انطانيوس

“…Now about 65% 0f upper gastrointestinal bleeding not related to esophageal varices, are due to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs ,associated with 10% of  mortality, may be more in the elderly patients .In our study of 76 bleeding patients taking  NSAIDS -Aspirin included –we study old, sex, antecedent of gastroduodenal ulcer or epigastric pain, present of epigastric pain before bleeding, manifestation of upper gastrointestinal bleeding - hematemesis, melena and hematemesis - melena,  Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (  NSAIDS) -Aspirin included - inducing upper gastrointestinal bleeding, duration of  intake, endoscopy finding: ulcerative gastritis, gastric ulcer, ulcerative duodenitis, duodenal ulcer, tumor, and others . …”
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Stress ulcer prophylaxis in patients being weaned from the ventilator in a respiratory care center: A randomized control trial by Chien-Chu Lin, Yeong-Long Hsu, Chen-Shuan Chung, Tzong-Hsi Lee

“…The primary end point of our study was apparent upper gastrointestinal bleeding within 2 weeks of enrollment. …”
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Acquired Hemophilia A with Gastrointestinal Bleeding by Narae Park, Jin Seok Jang, Jae Hwang Cha

“…Here, we report a case of acquired hemophilia A presenting with upper gastrointestinal bleeding symptoms and present a brief review of literature.…”
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Impact of the stress ulcer prophylactic protocol on reducing the unnecessary administration of stress ulcer medications and gastrointestinal bleeding: a single-center, retrospectiv... by Osamu Ogasawara, Taiki Kojima, Mitsunori Miyazu, Kazuya Sobue

“…The incidence of upper gastrointestinal bleeding in the pre- and postintervention groups was both 4.0% [95% confidence interval, 0.5–13.7%]. …”
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ANALYSIS OF RECURRENT BLEEDING IN THE SURGICAL TREATMENT OF COMPLICATIONS OF PEPTIC ULCER DISEASE AND PORTAL HYPERTENSION USING PEROXIDE HEMOSTASIS by Алексей Григорьевич Короткевич, Илья Васильевич Савостьянов, Антон Сергеевич Леонтьев, Инна Сергеевна Шестак, Семен Александрович Май, Яна Ярославовна Маринич

“…The aim of the study was to analyze the causes and features of recurrence of upper gastrointestinal bleeding when using the technology of peroxide hemostasis in the surgical treatment of complications of peptic ulcer and portal hypertension. …”
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Paediatric Gastrointestinal Endoscopy in a Nigerian Tertiary Hospital by Atimati AO, Ewa-Odiase RO, Iroha OO

“…Upper abdominal pain and upper gastrointestinal bleeding are the leading indications for paediatric gastrointestinal endoscopy in Nigeria.…”
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Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Vascular Therapy for Portoduodenal Fistula by Tanyaporn Chantarojanasiri, Apichet Sirinawasatien, Chalermrat Bunchorntavakul, Aroon Siripun, Sa-ard Treepongkaruna, Thawee Ratanachu-ek

“…Portoenteric fistula is a rare cause of massive upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Most cases can be treated with radiointervention or surgery, but portoenteric fistula is associated with a high mortality. …”
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Ūmino nevarikozinio kraujavimo įvertinimo ir stabdymo protokolas by Jonas Valantinas

“…Patients with upper gastrointestinal bleeding should be tested for Helicobacter pylori infection and receive eradication therapy if infection is present. …”
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Impacto del tiempo a la endoscopia digestiva en pacientes con hemorragia de tubo digestivo alto no variceal: una revisión sistemática y metaanálisis by H.G. Bilder, C. Soccini, J.S. Lasa, I. Zubiaurre

“…Conclusions: Urgent esophagogastroduodenoscopy in subjects with nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding does not appear to have a significant impact on short-term mortality.…”
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Effects of gastroprotectant drugs for the prevention and treatment of peptic ulcer disease and its complications: meta-analysis of randomised trials by Scally, B, Emberson, J, Spata, E, Reith, C, Davies, K, Halls, H, Holland, L, Wilson, K, Bhala, N, Hawkey, C, Hochberg, M, Hunt, R, Laine, L, Lanas, A, Patrono, C, Baigent, C

“…Larger proportional reductions in upper gastrointestinal bleeding were observed for PPIs than for other gastroprotectant drugs (PPIs 0·21, 99% CI 0·12–0·36; prostaglandin analogues 0·63, 0·35–1·12; H2RAs 0·49, 0·30–0·80; p_het=0·0005). …”

Aberrant right subclavian artery-esophageal fistula: massive upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage secondary to prolonged intubation by Elsa Oliveira, Margarida Anastácio, Anabela Marques

“…It may be associated with procedures, such as tracheostomy and tracheal or esophageal intubation, and yields massive upper gastrointestinal bleeding difficult to identify and to control.A high index of suspicion is essential for early diagnosis and better prognosis.We report a rare case of a patient who survived after emergent surgical procedure for massive upper gastrointestinal bleeding secondary to aberrant right subclavian artery-esophageal fistula after prolonged intubation. …”
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Management of Biliopancreatic Limb Bleeding after Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: A Case Report by Christophe Riquoir, Luis Antonio Díaz, David Chiliquinga, Roberto Candia, Fernando Pimentel, Alex Arenas

“…The treatment of upper gastrointestinal bleeding after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is complex due to the difficulty of accessing the excluded gastric antrum and duodenal bulb. …”
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A comparison of oral omeprazole and intravenous cimetidine in reducing complications of duodenal peptic ulcer by Khaleghian Farzaneh, Naderi Nosratollah, Fattahi Ebrahim, Khoshbaten Manouchehr, Rezailashkajani Mohammadreza

“…</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>In this clinical trial, 80 patients with upper gastrointestinal bleeding due to duodenal peptic ulcer and endoscopic evidence of rebleeding referring to emergency departments of Imam and Sina hospitals in Tabriz, Iran were randomly assigned to two equal groups; one was treated with intravenous cimetidine 800 mg per day and the other, with 40 mg oral omeprazole per day.…”
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Testicular Seminoma Presenting as Gastrointestinal Bleeding: A Rare Cause of Metastatic Disease in the Stomach by Maria Azevedo Silva, Carina Leal, André Ruge, Alexandra Fernandes, Maria Fernanda Cunha, Helena Vasconcelos

“…Case Report: A 45-year-old man presented with upper gastrointestinal bleeding, severe anemia, and elevated lactate dehydrogenase. …”
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