Open AccessSpectrum of Upper Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage in Coastal Odisha
Author(s) -
Shivaram Prasad Singh,
Manas Panigrahi
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
tropical gastroenterology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2320-5792
pISSN - 0250-636X
DOI - 10.7869/tg.2012.85
Subject(s) - medicine , melena , upper gastrointestinal bleeding , gastroenterology , etiology , bleed , gastritis , outpatient clinic , endoscopy , helicobacter pylori , surgery
Upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) is one of the commonest gastrointestinal emergencies encountered by physicians and surgeons. The spectrum of upper gastrointestinal bleeding varies from region to region and depends on the status of the center in healthcare hierarchy.