Objective To analyse and compare the clinical outcomes between patients≥ 80 years and
65–79 years, who presented to our emergency department (ED) with the two most common …

Aims: In the absence of evidence-based guidelines regarding the safety and
appropriateness of emergency endoscopy in elderly, co-morbid and frail patients, we aimed …

Background Aging of the population necessitates consideration of the increasing number of
older adults requiring emergency care. The objective of this study was to compare outcomes …

Objectives Acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) is a common reason for emergency
hospital admission. Identifying low-risk patients suitable for outpatient management is a …

Aim: Acute upper gastrointestinal (UGI) bleeding is a common gastrointestinal emergency
and a cause of morbidity and mortality among the elderly. We aimed to evaluate the …

Methods A retrospective cohort study was conducted using the National Inpatient Sample
(NIS) to identify nonelderly adult patients (ages 18-64-year-old) emergently admitted with a …

Acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) is a common, potentially life threatening
medical emergency. It is associated with higher rates of hospitalization, morbidity and …

Aim In elderly the incidence of the emergency gastric ulcer complications, perforation and
bleeding are increasing, with a difficult management of these patients for their concomitant …

Background: Patients admitted emergently with a primary diagnosis of acute gastric ulcer
have significant complications including morbidity and mortality. The objective of this study …

Background Geriatric patients remain largely unstudied in low-middle income health care
settings. The purpose of this study was to compare the epidemiology and outcomes of older …