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. 2022 Feb;175(2):ITC17-ITC32.
doi: 10.7326/AITC202202150. Epub 2022 Feb 8.

Acute Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Jeffrey L Tokar  1 , Jennifer T Higa  1
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Acute Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Jeffrey L Tokar et al. Ann Intern Med. 2022 Feb.

Abstract

Acute gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB) is a common clinical entity. Expert management of acute GIB requires collaborative care between internists and other specialists. This article reviews the presentation, treatment, and prevention of acute GIB using recommendations from recent guidelines and expert panel reviews. The article acknowledges the pivotal role played by primary care providers in the inpatient and outpatient management of acute GIB.

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