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. 2013 Oct;27(5):639-47.
doi: 10.1016/j.bpg.2013.08.003. Epub 2013 Sep 5.

Management of GI emergencies: peptic ulcer acute bleeding

Sunny H Wong  1 , Joseph J Y Sung
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Management of GI emergencies: peptic ulcer acute bleeding

Sunny H Wong et al. Best Pract Res Clin Gastroenterol. 2013 Oct.

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.

Keywords: Aspirin; Endoscopy; NSAID; Peptic ulcer; Proton pump inhibitors.

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