The Management of Acute Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding: A Comparison of Current Clinical Guidelines and Best Practice
Acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding (AUGIB) is the most common GI emergency, responsible for up to 70,000 hospital admissions in the UK and around 4,000 deaths. The latest UK national audit highlighted inconsistencies in both the management and service provision. Several national and international...
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Language: | English |
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European Medical Journal
2014-12-01
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Series: | European Medical Journal Gastroenterology |
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Online Access: | http://emjreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/The-Management-of-Acute-Upper-Gastrointestinal-Bleeding-A-Comparison-of-Current-Clinical-Guidelines-and-Best-Practice.pdf |