2022
DOI: 10.1111/den.14323
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Modified N score is helpful for identifying patients who need endoscopic intervention among those with black stools without hematemesis

Abstract: Objectives Although black stools are one of the signs of upper gastrointestinal bleeding, not all patients without hematemesis need endoscopic intervention. There is no apparent indicator to select who needs treatment thus far. The aim of this study was to establish a novel score that predicts the need for endoscopic intervention in patients with black stools without hematemesis. Methods We retrospectively enrolled 721 consecutive patients with black stools without hematemesis who underwent emergency endoscopy… Show more

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