Guidelines for Non-variceal Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding
10.4166/kjg.2020.75.6.322
- Author:
Joon Sung KIM
1
;
Byung-Wook KIM
;
Do Hoon KIM
;
Chan Hyuk PARK
;
Hyuk LEE
;
Moon Kyung JOO
;
Da Hyun JUNG
;
Jun-Won CHUNG
;
Hyuk Soon CHOI
;
Gwang Ho BAIK
;
Jeong Hoon LEE
;
Kyo Young SONG
;
Saebeom HUR
;
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea
- Publication Type:REVIEW ARTICLE
- From:The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology
2020;75(6):322-332
- CountryRepublic of Korea
-
Abstract:
Non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding (NVUGIB) refers to bleeding that develops in the gastrointestinal tract proximal to the ligament of Treitz. NVUGIB is an important cause for visiting the hospital and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Although European and Asian-Pacific guidelines have been published, there has been no previous guidelines regarding management of NVUGIB in Korea. Korea is a country with a high prevalence of Helicobacter pylori infection and patients have easy accessibility to receive endoscopy. Therefore, we believe that guidelines regarding management of NVUGIB are mandatory. The Korean Society of Gastroenterology reviewed recent evidence and recommends practical management guidelines on NVUGIB in Korea.
