Abstract
Treatment of peptic duodenal and gastric ulcers has improved in efficiency and become less invasive. There is still a considerable risk of re-bleeding (15-20%) and the mortality remains high (5-14%). A Danish study from 2000 showed that scheduled second look endoscopy (SLE) the day after the primary intervention decreased the re-bleeding rate. Studies have questioned this and suggest that SLE decreases the risk of re-bleeding, but do not reduce mortality. Since SLE is debated and a recent national survey found a variable practice, the evidence has been reviewed critically
Udgivelsesdato: 2008/4/28
Udgivelsesdato: 2008/4/28
Original language | Danish |
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Journal | Ugeskrift for læger |
Volume | 170 |
Issue number | 18 |
Pages (from-to) | 1556-1559 |
Number of pages | 3 |
ISSN | 0041-5782 |
Publication status | Published - 2008 |