Abstract:Background: Upper gastrointestinal bleeding is a common clinical problem and one of the main reasons for
emergency hospitalization. It is associated with an overall mortality rate of 2% to 13%, despite advances in medical
therapy. First-choice management is conservative treatment with endoscopic hemostasis.
Aim of the study: The aim of the study was to examine the epidemiological and clinical characteristics of
patients with upper gastrointestinal bleeding with a focus on the course of hospitalization based on… Show more
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