Pancreatic cysts are very common with the majority incidentally identified. There are several
types of pancreatic cysts; some types can contain cancer or have malignant potential …

This guideline presents recommendations for the step-wise management of patients with
overt upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Hemodynamic status is first assessed, and …

We performed systematic reviews addressing predefined clinical questions to develop
recommendations with the GRADE approach regarding management of patients with overt …

This Guideline is an official statement of the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
(ESGE). It addresses the diagnosis and management of nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal …

Background It is recommended that patients with acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding
undergo endoscopy within 24 hours after gastroenterologic consultation. The role of …

Non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding remains an important emergency condition,
leading to significant morbidity and mortality. As endoscopic therapy is the'gold standard'of …

Gastrointestinal tract perforation is a full-thickness injury that causes bleeding and fatal
infection of the peritoneum. This condition worsens in an acidic gastric environment which …

Description: A multidisciplinary group of 34 experts from 15 countries developed this update
and expansion of the recommendations on the management of acute nonvariceal upper …

The mortality associated with acute bleeding from a peptic ulcer remains high (5 to 10%),
and the condition accounts for more than 400,000 hospital admissions per year in the United …

Background There is conflicting evidence regarding the clinical efficacy of proton pump
inhibitors (PPI) initiated before endoscopy for upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Objectives To …