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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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Corresponding author: 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
Received: March 19, 2024
Revised: September 8, 2024
Accepted: October 10, 2024
Published online: December 16, 2024
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Core Tip

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.