Is nasogastric tube lavage in patients with acute upper GI bleeding indicated or antiquated?

Gastrointest Endosc. 2011 Nov;74(5):981-4. doi: 10.1016/j.gie.2011.07.007.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Editorial
  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Blood Transfusion*
  • Female
  • Gastric Lavage*
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / mortality*
  • Humans
  • Length of Stay*
  • Male