title: Seven cases of upper gastrointestinal bleeding after cold biopsy.
abstract: Routine biopsy of the upper gastrointestinal tract is performed with increasing frequency. It is generally considered to be safe without significant complication. However, gastrointestinal bleeding as a result of cold biopsy is a known complication. We report seven cases of upper gastrointestinal bleeding after cold biopsy and discuss clinical data, risks factors, severity and management of this event. We suggest that physicians must be more cautious with this rare but potentially severe complication.
authors.affiliation: Department of Gastroenterology, Ambroise Paré Hospital, Boulogne, France.
authors.forename: Khaled
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Alneaimi
authors.affiliation: Department of Gastroenterology, Ambroise Paré Hospital, Boulogne, France.
authors.forename: Ali
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Abdelmoula
authors.affiliation: Department of Gastroenterology, Ambroise Paré Hospital, Boulogne, France.
authors.forename: Magalie
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Vincent
authors.affiliation: Department of Gastroenterology, Ambroise Paré Hospital, Boulogne, France.
authors.forename: Camille
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Savale
authors.affiliation: Department of Gastroenterology, Ambroise Paré Hospital, Boulogne, France.
authors.forename: Birane
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Baye
authors.affiliation: Department of Gastroenterology, Ambroise Paré Hospital, Boulogne, France.
authors.forename: Gilles
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Lesur