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Diagnostic problems in upper gastrointestinal bleeding.

H Gallenkamp·G Trieb
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In this editorial problems of different diagnostic procedures, the time of endoscopy, i.e. emergency endoscopy procedures, and its complications, are discussed. Criteria for a risk patient and possibilities of endoscopic therapy or operation are discussed.

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H Gallenkamp, G Trieb. 1984. Diagnostic problems in upper gastrointestinal bleeding.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/6334637/

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