CASE DISCUSSION

Non-Variceal Upper GI Bleeding

Presented from India by Dr. Sushovan Guha

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Case Description

The term "non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding" (UVIB) refers to bleeding close to the ligament of Treitz that is not caused by oesophageal, gastric, or duodenal varices. It might be a life-threatening incident, especially in elderly people with comorbidities. Non-variceal UGIB is mostly...

Case Summary

The speaker discusses the management of acute upper gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding, focusing on non-variceal bleeds. The definition of acute GI bleed includes visible blood (overt), potential hemodynamic instability, and the need for transfusion. Overt GI bleeding is characterized by visible blood, while occult bleeding is detected only by lab tests and typically managed as an outpatient. Lower GI bleeds originate distal to the ligament of Treitz.

Speaker Profile

Dr. Sushovan Guha

Alumni- McGovern Medical School

Co-Director, Center For Interventional Gastroenterology, UTHealth, Texas, United States of America

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