Abstract:Gastrointestinal bleeding is a common entity. Incidence of bleeding has comparatively increased though case fatality is static. Despite improved treatments and better understanding of the underlying pathophysiology of peptic ulcer disease the rising figures of GI bleeding reflect an increasing proportion of elderly population and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory use. Overall, 5% of all cases of gastrointestinal bleeding fall under the category of Obscure gastrointestinal bleeding (OGIB) in the USA. Obscure gastr… Show more
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