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August 20, 2025LifeOpen Access

Non-Variceal Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding: A Retrospective Cohort of 364 Cases, Historical Comparison, and Updated Management Algorithm

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LBLaurențiu Augustus BarbuUniversity of Medicine and Pharmacy of CraiovaLVLiviu VasileUniversity of Medicine and Pharmacy of CraiovaLCLiliana CercelaruUniversity of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova

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Implication

Retrospective cohort reveals NVUGIB mortality at 10.9% in 364 patients, suggesting updated management strategies are needed.

Key Points

  • The overall mortality rate for NVUGIB was found to be 10.9%, indicating significant risks remain for patients.
  • Endoscopic hemostasis was successful in the majority of cases, with 11.5% of patients requiring surgical intervention.
  • Analysis of 364 patients diagnosed with NVUGIB highlighted major risk factors including NSAID use and alcohol consumption.
  • An updated management algorithm is proposed to enhance decision-making and improve clinical outcomes in similar settings.

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Barbu et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af75147567bf4f94fee25fhttps://doi.org/10.3390/life15081320
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