Gupta N, Gupta A. Acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding: A stitch on time saves nine.
World J Gastrointest Endosc 2022;
14:351-353. [PMID:
35719900 PMCID:
PMC9157696 DOI:
10.4253/wjge.v14.i5.351]
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Abstract
Upper gastrointestinal bleeding is common and often needs timely intervention for optimal outcomes. Esophageal bleeding may occur due to local advancement of malignancy or bleeding from an arterio-oesophageal fistula. We discuss the management options available for such cases.
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