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Acute Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Childhood

Mike Thomson, Neme Leton, Dalia Belsha

Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition · 2015 · 32 citations · 19 references

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Abstract

In our study population, we were able to formulate a scoring system with reasonable PPV and NPV to predict the need for endoscopic intervention in acute UGIB in children. Prospective evaluation is now required.

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