Endoscopic and Pharmacologic Management of Upper GI Bleeding

In Shortly about Upper GI Bleeding

“…Upper gastrointestinal bleeding can occur from multiple sources [2]. Broadly, upper gastrointestinal bleeding can be divided into variceal and nonvariceal etiologies.…”

“…The investigation of gastrointestinal bleeding (GI) involves answering two major questions: (1) is the patient still bleeding? and (2) where is the bleeding site? Frank bleeding from the upper gastrointestinal tract, that is a site proximal to the duodenojejunal junction or ligament of Treitz, is usually obvious, presenting as a haematemesis or melaena stools [3].…”