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World J Gastroenterol. Mar 21, 2012; 18(11): 1154-1158
Published online Mar 21, 2012. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v18.i11.1154
Published online Mar 21, 2012. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v18.i11.1154
Trends on gastrointestinal bleeding and mortality: Where are we standing?
Ahmed Mahmoud El-Tawil, Department of Surgery, University Hospital Birmingham, East Corridor, Ground Floor, Birmingham B15 2TH, United Kingdom
Author contributions: El-Tawil AM solely contributed to this paper.
Correspondence to: Ahmed Mahmoud El-Tawil, MSc, MRCS, PhD, Department of Surgery, University Hospital of Birmingham, East Corridor, Ground Floor, Birmingham B15 2TH, United Kingdom. atawil20052003@yahoo.co.uk
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Received: June 23, 2011
Revised: August 21, 2011
Accepted: February 27, 2012
Published online: March 21, 2012
Revised: August 21, 2011
Accepted: February 27, 2012
Published online: March 21, 2012
Abstract
Bleeding from the gastrointestinal tract and its management are associated with significant morbidity and mortality. The predisposing factors that led to the occurrence of these hemorrhagic instances are largely linked to the life style of the affected persons. Designing a new strategy aimed at educating the publics and improving their awareness of the problem could effectively help in eradicating this problem with no associated risks and in bringing the mortality rates down to almost zero.
Keywords: Gastrointestinal bleeding, Peptic ulcer, Esophageal varices, Helminthic infestation, Bowel cancer, Mortality, Morbidity, Predicting factors, Age, Sex