Management of the patient with upper gastrointestinal bleeding is a continuing challenge
to the gastroenterologist and the surgeon. Endoscopy early in the course of bleeding
benefits the patient only when diagnostic accuracy is combined with definitive hemostatic
therapy. Effective methods are now available for endoscopic hemostasis of bleeding
ulcers and bleeding varices. However, an improvement in the outcome of gastrointestinal
bleeding is not easily achieved, since age and the incidence of severe underlying
disease in patients with upper G.I. hemorrhage have been steadily increasing over
the years.
Upper gastrointestinal bleeding - Hemostatic therapy - Bleeding ulcers - Bleeding
varices
