Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3254155 | Best Practice & Research Clinical Gastroenterology | 2013 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
Peptic ulcer bleeding is a common medical emergency. Management of acute ulcer bleeding requires prompt assessment for risk stratification, evaluation for early endoscopy, initiation of pharmacotherapy and treatment of co-morbid diseases. Tremendous advances in endoscopic technique and pharmacotherapy in the past few decades have reduced recurrent bleeding, the need for surgery and mortality of the disease. Strategies to minimize recurrence have been defined for various types of peptic ulcers. This article reviews the current management of acute peptic ulcer bleeding.
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Authors
Sunny H. Wong, Joseph J.Y. Sung,