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Classically, gastrointestinal bleeding is separated into upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) or lower gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB). Bleeding can be classified as acute or chronic, with acute bleeds more sudden and apparent and chronic bleeds more insidious. Upper GI bleeding is considered bleeding originating above the Ligament of Treitz. Acute Upper GI bleeding usually presents as hematemesis, coffee ground emesis, or melena. However, chronic UGIB can manifest with fatigue, weakness, or syncopal episodes as a sequela to blood loss. Upper GI bleeding has a more common occurrence than lower GI bleeds. With gastrointestinal bleeding a common problem seen in the elderly, adhering to an accurate diagnostic and treatment algorithm is crucial in managing upper GI bleeds.
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Levine, J.L. (2023). Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding. In: Petrone, P., Brathwaite, C.E. (eds) Acute Care Surgery in Geriatric Patients. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-30651-8_46
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