Guidelines for Nonvariceal Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Author: Joon Sung KIM ¹ ; Byung-Wook KIM ; Do Hoon KIM ; Chan Hyuk PARK ; Hyuk LEE ; Moon Kyung JOO ; Da Hyun JUNG ; JunWon CHUNG ; Hyuk Soon CHOI ; Gwang Ho BAIK ; Jeong Hoon LEE ; Kyo Young SONG ; Saebeom HUR
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1. Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Korea
Publication Type:Review
From:Gut and Liver 2020;14(5):560-570
CountryRepublic of Korea
Language:English
Abstract: Nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding (NVUGIB) refers to bleeding that develops in the gastrointestinal tract proximal to the ligament of Treitz. NVUGIB requires hospitalization and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality.Although European and Asian-Pacific guidelines have been published, there have been no previous guidelines regarding management of NVUGIB in Korea. Korea has a high prevalence of Helicobacter pylori infections, and patients have easy accessibility to endoscopy. Therefore, we believe that guidelines regarding management of NVUGIB in Korea are essential. The Korean Society of Gastroenterology reviewed the recent evidence and recommends practical management guidelines on NVUGIB in Korea.