The American journal of gastroenterology
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Am. J. Gastroenterol. · Mar 2013
Review Meta AnalysisEffect of comorbidity on mortality in patients with peptic ulcer bleeding: systematic review and meta-analysis.
By systematic review and meta-analysis, we sought to assess the impact of comorbidity on short-term mortality in patients with peptic ulcer bleeding (PUB). ⋯ Underlying comorbidity is consistently associated with increased mortality in patients with PUB. The number and type of comorbidities in patients with PUB should be carefully evaluated and factored into initial management strategies.