The Role of Rapid Endoscopy for High-Risk Patients with Acute Nonvariceal Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding

oleh: Laura E Targownik, Sanjay Murthy, Leila Keyvani, Shauna Leeson

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Wiley 2007-01-01

Deskripsi

BACKGROUND: Performance of endoscopy within 24 h is recommended for patients with acute nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding (ANVUGIB). It is unknown whether performing endoscopy early within this 24 h window is beneficial for clinically high-risk patients.