Treatment and outcome of gastrointestinal bleeding due to peptic ulcers and erosions - (BLUE study).

Objectives: Peptic ulcers and erosions are the most common causes of upper gastrointestinal bleeding. The aim of this study was to investigate the management and outcomes of these patients.

Materials And Methods: A total of 543 patients with endoscopically confirmed bleeding from peptic ulcers and erosions were included from March 2015 to December 2017.

Gastrointestinal bleeding due to peptic ulcers and erosions - a prospective observational study (BLUE study).

Objectives: Acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding is a well-recognized complication of peptic ulcers and erosions. The aim of this study was to assess the incidence rate and identify risk factors for this complication in southeastern Norway.

Materials And Methods: Between March 2015 and December 2017, a prospective observational study was conducted at two Norwegian hospitals with a total catchment area of approximately 800,000 inhabitants.