This review discusses the indications, technical aspects, and comparative effectiveness of the endoscopic treatment of upper gastrointestinal bleeding caused by peptic ulcer. Pre-endoscopic considerations, such as the use of prokinetics…
Ian M. Gralnek, MD, MSHS, FASGE, Editor Acute gastrointestinal bleeding (GI) is one of the most common clinical problems in gastroenterology and all too frequently rousts many a gastroenterologist from…
Gary W. Falk, MD, MS, Consulting Editor Related posts: Upper GI Bleeding What If Endoscopic Hemostasis Fails? Approach to the Management of Portal Hypertensive Gastropathy and Gastric Antral Vascular Ectasia…
The established quality indicators for early management of upper gastrointestinal (GI) hemorrhage are based on rapid diagnosis, risk stratification, and early management. Effective preendoscopic treatment may improve survivability of critically…
Acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) is a common gastroenterological emergency. A vast majority of these bleeds have nonvariceal causes, in particular gastroduodenal peptic ulcers. Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs, low-dose aspirin use,…
Understanding of gastroparesis is evolving, in part because of systematic studies on the pathology, pathophysiology, and outcomes. It is clear that simply accelerating gastric emptying may not effectively control symptoms…
Gastric arrhythmias occur in gastroparesis but their significance is debated. An improved understanding is currently emerging, including newly-defined histopathologic abnormalities in gastroparesis. In particular, the observation that interstitial cells of…
Gastric electrical stimulation (GES) is neurostimulation; its mechanism of action is affecting central control of nausea and vomiting and enhancing vagal function. GES is a powerful antiemetic available for patients…
Complementary and alternative medicine is of great interest to patients with gastrointestinal disorders and some will choose to ask their health care providers about those therapies for which some scientific…
Gastroparesis is a syndrome characterized by delayed gastric emptying with associated symptoms. Gastric emptying is a complex process and pyloric dysfunction may play a key role in select subsets of…
