Elsevier
Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding, An Issue of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics
Edition: 1st Edition
Subjects: Medicine,
Hepatology
ISBN13: 9780323390989
Published: 27 Jul 2015
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Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding, An Issue of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics
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A$152.06
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Upper gastrointestinal bleeding is the leading emergency leading to hospitalization and urgent endoscopy. The field of gastrointestinal bleeding is rapidly evolving. The epidemiology is changing with more complex older patients on anticoagulant and antithrombotic agents presenting with upper gastrointestinal bleeding. The initial management has rapidly evolved with new transfusion thresholds, the use of risk stratification scores and no more nasogastric tubes. There is new data and recommendations on optimal timing of endoscopy. Medical therapies have also evolved with changes in proton pump inhibitor administration and the use of prokinetics to improve endoscopic visualization. Many modifications in endoscopic therapy have recently been advanced including the use of endoscopic ultrasound guided angiotherapy, topical sprays (i.e. Hemospray) and over-the-scope clips. In order to give optimal care to patients, it is critical that practicing gastroenterologists are aware of the many recen
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