A 13-year nationwide analysis of outcomes of non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding in post-bariatric surgery patients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding (NVUGIB) is a common cause of hospitalization and associated morbidity and mortality. Bariatric surgery is a widely performed category of gastrointestinal (GI) surgery that attempts to induce weight loss by reconstructing the upper GI tract. Bleeding is a common complication of bariatric surgery; however, limited research exists on outcomes for these patients when admitted for NVUGIB compared to those without a history of bariatric surgery. Our study aims to evaluate the outcomes of post-bariatric surgery patients (PBSPs) admitted with NVUGIB over a 13-year span.

Methods

The National Inpatient Sample (NIS) from 2008 to 2020 was used to identify patients over 18 years old admitted for NVUGIB using the International Class

SUBMITTER: Pellegrini JR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11811552 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature