a 28-year-old, 32 week pregnant primigravida woman with a past history of increased blood pressure presented with ruq pain as well as sudden onset of hematemesis. this case illustrates the occurrence of a rare complication (rupture of portal vein pseudoaneurysm inside the biliary system), appearing as upper gastrointestinal bleeding in a pregnant woman. the cause of the rupture is presumably pr...

Background: Upper gastrointestinal bleeding is a common medical and surgical emergency. The aim of the study is to comprehend the aetiology of upper gastrointestinal bleeding by endoscopy and to evaluate the different endoscopic modalities for the management of upper gastrointestinal bleed. Methods: In 117 haemo-dynamically stable patients with the history of upper gastro-intestinal bleed endos...

OBJECTIVE To identify and evaluate the quality of evidence supporting prophylactic use of treatments for stress ulcers and upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Stress ulcers, erosions of the stomach and duodenum, and upper gastrointestinal bleeding are well-known complications of critical illness in children admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit. DATA SOURCES Studies were identified from ...