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Role of multidetector computed tomography angiography in non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding: A comprehensive review |
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| Authors: | Alberto Martino Marco Di Serafino Lucio Amitrano Luigi Orsini Lorena Pietrini Rossana Martino Antonella Menchise Luca Pignata Luigia Romano Giovanni Lombardi |
| Affiliation: | Department of Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy, AORN “Antonio Cardarelli”, Napoli 80131, Italy. moc.liamg@dmonitramotrebla;Department of General and Emergency Radiology, AORN “Antonio Cardarelli”, Napoli 80131, Italy;Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Gastroenterology and Hepatology Unit, University of Naples “Federico II”, Napoli 80131, Italy |
| Abstract: | Non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding (NVUGIB) is a common gastroenterological emergency associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy is currently recommended as the gold standard modality for both diagnosis and treatment, with computed tomography traditionally playing a limited role in the diagnosis of acute NVUGIB. Following the introduction of multidetector computed tomography (MDCT), this modality is emerging as a promising tool in the diagnosis of NVUGIB. However, to date, evidence concerning the role of MDCT in the NVUGIB diagnosis is still lacking. The aim of our study was to review the current evidence concerning the role of MDCT in the diagnosis of acute NVUGIB. |
| Keywords: | Gastrointestinal bleeding Upper gastrointestinal bleeding Non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding Computed tomography Multidetector computed tomography Multidetector computed tomography angiography |
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