Turk J Gastroenterol
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Turk J Gastroenterol · Jan 2012
Multicenter Study Comparative StudyAn observational European study on clinical outcomes associated with current management strategies for non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding (ENERGIB-Turkey).
This observational, retrospective cohort study assessed outcomes of the current management strategies for nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding in several European countries (Belgium, Greece, Italy, Norway, Portugal, Spain, and Turkey) (NCT00797641; ENERGIB). ⋯ According to the survey results, non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding in Turkey varies from that in other European countries in a number of aspects. These differences could be associated with a younger population and Helicobacter pylori incidence. Despite the diminishing need for surgical intervention and mortality rates for non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding, as is the case in other European countries, non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding remains a serious problem.
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Turk J Gastroenterol · Jan 2012
Comparative StudyProspective validation of the Glasgow Blatchford scoring system in patients with upper gastrointestinal bleeding in the emergency department.
This study aimed to allow decision-making about hospitalization or discharge using the Glasgow Blatchford Scoring system, a risk analysis performed using basic laboratory and clinical variables, in patients presenting to the Emergency Department with upper gastrointestinal system bleeding. ⋯ The Glasgow Blatchford Scoring system, which may be easily calculated based on laboratory and clinical variables, seems to be a useful scoring system for risk analysis of all patients with upper gastrointestinal system bleeding admitted to the Emergency Department.
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Turk J Gastroenterol · Jan 2012
Comparative StudyCeliac disease prevalence in patients with iron deficiency anemia.
Iron deficiency anemia may be the first presenting finding of celiac disease, which is a common autoimmune disorder triggered by the intake of certain proteins. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of celiac disease in patients with iron deficiency anemia of obscure origin. ⋯ Clinicians should consider celiac disease as a possible cause of anemia in all patients with iron deficiency anemia of obscure origin, even in menstruating women. Serologic screening tests should be performed in premenopausal women with iron deficiency anemia, especially when anemia is refractory to oral iron treatment.