Nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding.
Nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding (NVUGIB) is an important condition facing gastroenterologists. The focus of this article is the management of NVUGIB, with a particular emphasis on the endoscopic modalities and techniques that are most effective for various bleeding etiologies. Attention also is given to medical management, risk assessment, and issues pertaining to the timing of endoscopy and need for scheduled second-look endoscopy.
DiMaio
Christopher J
CJ
Division of Digestive & Liver Diseases, Columbia University Medical Center, 630 West 168th Street, Box 83, New York, NY 10032, USA.
Stevens
Peter D
PD
D004630:Emergencies; D016099:Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal / Q000379:methods*; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D016558:Hemostasis, Endoscopic / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D018570:Risk Assessment; D024162:Second-Look Surgery; D013997:Time Factors; D041742:Upper Gastrointestinal Tract