Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Oncological Patients
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Bleeding is a relatively common phenomenon in patients with solid neoplasms, occurring in up to 10% of all patients in advanced stages of cancer. The objective of this article is to review the etiology, clinical manifestations, and treatment of acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding in cancer patients, understanding that chronic and occult blood losses are not within the scope of this text. To achieve better outcomes in the management of this entity, a multidisciplinary approach is mandatory. Therefore, this study aims to discuss clinical support management, endoscopic strategies, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, as well as endovascular and surgical interventions.
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