Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8728520 | Gastrointestinal Endoscopy | 2017 | 29 Pages |
Abstract
Patients with melena alone delay their presentation to the hospital. A delayed presentation is associated with a decreased hemoglobin level and increases the likelihood of transfusion. Other outcomes are similar with rapid versus delayed presentation. Time to presentation should not be used as an indicator for poor outcome. Patients with delayed presentation should be managed with the same degree of care as those with rapid presentation.
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Authors
Loren MD, Stig B. MD, PhD, Harry R. DPhil, DipMedEd, Jing H. MBChB, PhD, Michael MD, Dr Habil (Germany), Adrian J. MBChB, MD,