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Nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding (NVGIB) is common, with a reported annual hospitalization rate of up to 160/10,000 and a mortality rate between 2% and 5%
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Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) is the mainstay of treatment for NVGIB
Nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding (NVGIB) is common, with a reported annual hospitalization rate of up to 160/10,000 and a mortality rate between 2% and 5%
Of the 625,530 people with an initial diagnosis of NVGIB, 120,835 met the trial criteria; 24,830 received early EGD
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In the early EGD group, mean hospital stay and total costs were reduced by 1.
Blood vessel
Figure: Risk factors for endoscopy for nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding
Digestion
This study demonstrated that in a comprehensive cohort of elderly patients with NVGIB, early EGD was associated with reduced length of stay and costs, but also increased mortality and hospital-to-hospital transfer
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Further research is needed to determine the best way to manage this vulnerable group
This study demonstrated that in a comprehensive cohort of elderly patients with NVGIB, early EGD was associated with reduced length of stay and costs, but also increased mortality and hospital-to-hospital transfer
Mohammed El-Dallal.
Pros and Cons of Performing Early Endoscopy in Geriatric Patients Admitted with Non-variceal Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding: Analysis of the US National Inpatient Database.
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