The COVID-19 Infection Resulted Delayed Esophagogastroduodenoscopy in Patients Admitted with Variceal Bleeding: Hospital-Based Outcomes of a National Database

Article Gastroenterology & Hepatology

The influence of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on in-hospital mortality in a gastroenterology service

Alberto M. Garcia-Garcia et al.

Summary: This study aimed to verify whether there was an increase in in-hospital mortality among patients after the start of the pandemic. The overall in-hospital mortality did not show significant differences, but there was an increase in mortality for biliopancreatic diseases and digestive tumors between June and November 2020.

GASTROENTEROLOGIA Y HEPATOLOGIA (2023)

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Letter Medicine, General & Internal

Analysis of Hospitalization and Mortality by Race and Ethnicity Among Adults With Variceal Upper Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage, 2008-2018

Umer Farooq et al.

JAMA NETWORK OPEN (2022)

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Article Gastroenterology & Hepatology

Endoscopic diagnosis and management of esophagogastric variceal hemorrhage: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) Guideline

Ian M. Gralnek et al.

Summary: This article summarizes ESGE recommendations for the treatment of patients with chronic liver disease, including the prevention of variceal bleeding, management of acute upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage, and endoscopic therapy.

ENDOSCOPY (2022)

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Review Medicine, General & Internal

Effect of COVID-19 on gastrointestinal endoscopy practice: a systematic review

Mohamed H. Emara et al.

Summary: This systematic review examines the impact of COVID-19 on endoscopy practice. The findings reveal a significant reduction in the volume of endoscopy procedures, impaired colorectal cancer screening, workflow disruptions, personal protective equipment (PPE) shortages, and increased risk of infection among both healthcare staff and patients. The study emphasizes the need for rescheduling endoscopy procedures in accordance with the COVID-19 pandemic situation, as well as the importance of PPE use by healthcare workers and pre-procedure COVID-19 screening.

ANNALS OF MEDICINE (2022)

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Risk factors of active upper gastrointestinal bleeding in patients with COVID-19 infection and the effectiveness of PPI prophylaxis

Thaninee Prasoppokakorn et al.

Summary: Upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) is a severe complication in patients hospitalized with COVID-19 infection. This study identified PPI use and higher GBS as significant risk factors for active UGIB and suggested the use of short-term PPI prophylaxis in all hospitalized patients to minimize UGIB severity.

BMC GASTROENTEROLOGY (2022)

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Gastrointestinal bleeding in hospitalized COVID-19 patients: a propensity score matched cohort study

A. J. Trindade et al.

Summary: This study found that the use of anticoagulation or antiplatelet agents was not a risk factor for gastrointestinal bleeding in hospitalized COVID-19 patients, but patients who developed gastrointestinal bleeding during hospitalization had an increased risk of mortality.

JOURNAL OF INTERNAL MEDICINE (2021)

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Gastrointestinal Bleeding in COVID-19 Patients: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis

Giovanni Marasco et al.

Summary: The occurrence rate of gastrointestinal bleeding in COVID-19 patients is approximately 5%, particularly in upper gastrointestinal bleeding. There is no significant association found between gastrointestinal bleeding and mortality.

CANADIAN JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY AND HEPATOLOGY (2021)

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