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Changing trends in acute upper-GI bleeding: a population-based study.

Silvano Loperfido¹, Vincenzo Baldo, Elena Piovesana

¹Division of Gastroenterology, Emergency Medicine Department, Regional Hospital, Treviso, Italy. sloperfido@ulss.tv.it

Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

|May 5, 2009

Summary

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The incidence and mortality of acute upper-GI bleeding (UGIB) significantly decreased between 1983-1985 and 2002-2004, with incidence declines primarily in younger patients. Management and outcomes for UGIB have notably improved.

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Area of Science:

Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
Epidemiology

Background:

Medical practice advancements have impacted acute upper-GI bleeding (UGIB) etiology and management.
Previous understanding of UGIB's impact on incidence and mortality remains unclear despite medical progress.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze temporal trends in acute upper-GI bleeding (UGIB) across two distinct management eras.
To evaluate changes in UGIB incidence, patient demographics, management strategies, and patient outcomes over time.

Main Methods:

A prospective observational study comparing two patient cohorts: 1983-1985 (n=587) and 2002-2004 (n=539).
Data collected from a general university-affiliated hospital.
Analysis included incidence rates, patient characteristics, treatment modalities (endoscopy, antisecretory therapy), rebleeding, surgery rates, and mortality.

Main Results:

Overall UGIB incidence decreased by 35.5% (age-adjusted), with ulcer bleeding incidence dropping 41.6%.
Incidence decline was observed only in patients under 70; mean patient age increased, and comorbidities rose.
Mortality from UGIB decreased by 60.8% (age-adjusted), with significant reductions in rebleeding and surgery rates, alongside updated endoscopic therapies and proton pump inhibitors.

Conclusions:

Significant improvements in acute upper-GI bleeding (UGIB) management and outcomes occurred between the two study periods.
The incidence and mortality rates of UGIB and ulcer bleeding have substantially decreased.
The decline in UGIB incidence was specific to patients younger than 70 years, highlighting evolving risk factors and effective interventions.