Improta L. Clinical landscape and treatment of acute non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding: Insights from a high-volume center in Shaanxi, China. World J Clin Cases 2024; 12(35): 6855-6858 [DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i35.6855]
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Luca Improta, MD, Chief Doctor, Department of General Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, via Alvaro del Portillo 200, Rome 00128, Italy. luca.dr.improta@gmail.com
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Gastroenterology & Hepatology
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Letter to the Editor
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World J Clin Cases. Dec 16, 2024; 12(35): 6855-6858 Published online Dec 16, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i35.6855
Clinical landscape and treatment of acute non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding: Insights from a high-volume center in Shaanxi, China
Luca Improta
Luca Improta, Department of General Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Rome 00128, Italy
Author contributions: Improta L elaborated, wrote and revised the manuscript.
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Received: March 19, 2024 Revised: September 8, 2024 Accepted: October 10, 2024 Published online: December 16, 2024 Processing time: 218 Days and 19.6 Hours
Abstract
In this editorial we comment on the article by Wang et al, recently published on World Journal of Clinical Cases. Acute non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding (ANVUGIB) represents a common and potentially serious gastroenterological emergency. Wang et al conducted a detailed study on the management of ANVUGIB in a high-volume center in the Shaanxi region, China. Analyzing data from over 530 patients provided a comprehensive overview of clinical, epidemiological, and treatment characteristics. Results highlighted a younger patient population compared to European studies, with a higher prevalence of gastric and duodenal ulcers as the leading cause of bleeding. Endoscopic treatment is currently the preferred therapeutic option, offering a variety of effective techniques. This study emphasizes the importance of implementing current guidelines in ANVUGIB management and highlights the crucial role of endoscopy in its management.
Core Tip: Wang et al investigated acute non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding management in a high-volume center in Shaanxi, China, revealing a younger patient demographic and a higher prevalence of gastric and duodenal ulcers as leading causes of bleeding compared to European studies. Endoscopic interventions emerged as the preferred therapeutic approach, emphasizing the importance of adhering to current guidelines and highlighting the pivotal role of endoscopy in treatment strategies.
