It is postulated that gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy is contraindicated in patients with suspected perforated ulcer. But in some hospitals outside the United States, upper GI endoscopy is performed ...

Background and Aims: Because non-bleeding visible vessels (NBVV) of gastric peptic ulcers have the potential to re-bleed, endoscopic hemostatic treatment may be necessary during the first emergency ...

A new study shows that elderly patients who underwent endoscopy within one day of presentation for peptic ulcer bleeding had a two-day shorter hospital stay and were less likely to require upper ...

The appearance of a peptic ulcer on endoscopy can give important prognostic information and influence the decision as to whether endoscopic therapy or medical treatment is required. Although the best ...

The benefit of routine repeat endoscopy after endoscopic hemostasis in the management of peptic ulcer bleeding is controversial. The aim of this Review is to evaluate the efficacy of second-look ...

The American College of Gastroenterology published updated guidelines on managing upper gastrointestinal and ulcer bleeding in the May 2021 issue of The American Journal of Gastroenterology. The ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . “GI bleeding is the most common GI reason for hospitalization in the U.S. and thus the most common emergency ...

Researchers report that in patients with peptic ulcer bleeding in whom endoscopy failed to control the bleeding, transarterial embolization is a safe procedure which reduces the need for surgery ...

Stomach ulcers, also known as gastric ulcers, are painful sores that develop in the lining of the stomach or the first part of the small intestine. These ulcers can be caused by factors such as ...

Bruce Springsteen announced on Wednesday that his remaining September tour dates will be postponed for medical reasons. The exact health issue: peptic ulcer disease. But what exactly is peptic ulcer ...

A simple breath test could replace a more invasive procedure for detecting ulcers and a tummy bug that is linked to stomach cancer, doctors said on Friday. Instead of doing an endoscopy, which ...