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Date publication
février 2012
Auteurs
Membres identifiés du Cancéropôle Est :
Pr BARDOU Marc
Tous les auteurs :
Bardou M, Benhaberou-Brun D, Le Ray I, Barkun AN
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Résumé
Nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Despite the improvements in the management of this condition in western countries, mortality rates have remained at 5-10% over the past decade. This article presents the main recommendations for the management of UGIB. Pre-endoscopic management (including use of scoring scales, nasogastric tube placement and blood pressure stabilization) is crucial for triage and optimal resuscitation of patients, and should include a multidisciplinary approach at an early stage. Unless the patient has specific comorbidities, transfusion should only be considered if their hemoglobin level is
Référence
Nat Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2012 Jan 10;9(2):97-104
