Upper gastrointestinal bleeding
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| Endoscopic image of a posterior wall duodenal ulcer with a clean base, which is a common cause of upper GI hemorrhage. |
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Differentiating Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding from other Diseases |
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Upper gastrointestinal bleeding On the Web |
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Risk calculators and risk factors for Upper gastrointestinal bleeding |
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2] ; Aditya Ganti M.B.B.S. [3]
Synonyms and keywords: Gastrointestinal bleeding, Gastric bleeding, Esophageal bleeding, Esophageal tears, Bleeding vomit, Upper GI bleeding.
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Criteria | History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies