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World J Gastroenterol. Jul 21, 2023; 29(27): 4222-4235
Published online Jul 21, 2023. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v29.i27.4222
Rare causes of acute non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding: A comprehensive review
Alberto Martino, Marco Di Serafino, Luigi Orsini, Francesco Giurazza, Roberto Fiorentino, Enrico Crolla, Severo Campione, Carlo Molino, Luigia Romano, Giovanni Lombardi
Alberto Martino, Luigi Orsini, Giovanni Lombardi, Department of Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy, AORN “Antonio Cardarelli”, Naples 80131, Italy
Marco Di Serafino, Luigia Romano, Department of General and Emergency Radiology, AORN “Antonio Cardarelli”, Naples 80131, Italy
Francesco Giurazza, Department of Interventional Radiology, AORN “Antonio Cardarelli”, Naples 80131, Italy
Roberto Fiorentino, Department of Oncology, AORN “Antonio Cardarelli”, Naples 80131, Italy
Enrico Crolla, Carlo Molino, Department of Oncological Surgery, AORN “Antonio Cardarelli”, Naples 80131, Italy
Severo Campione, Department of Pathology, AORN “Antonio Cardarelli”, Naples 80131, Italy
Author contributions: Martino A, Di Serafino M, and Orsini L designed research and wrote, edited and finalized the text; Martino A, Di Serafino M, Orsini L, Giurazza F, Fiorentino R, Crolla E, and Campione S performed literature search and analyzed the data; Molino C, Romano L, and Lombardi G reviewed the paper for important intellectual content.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
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Corresponding author: Alberto Martino, MD, Staff Physician, Department of Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy, AORN “Antonio Cardarelli”, Via Antonio Cardarelli, 9, Naples 80131, Italy. albertomartinomd@gmail.com
Received: February 4, 2023
Peer-review started: February 4, 2023
First decision: April 3, 2023
Revised: April 11, 2023
Accepted: May 8, 2023
Article in press: May 8, 2023
Published online: July 21, 2023
Core Tip

Core Tip: Rare and extraordinary rare causes of non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding (NVUGIB) are commonly life-threatening conditions. Thus, a prompt diagnosis and a subsequent equally early treatment are required, typically involving a patient-tailored, multidisciplinary team approach. However, given the rare occurrence, their management is not covered by NVUGIB current guidelines. Our study aimed to review the current evidence with regard to the management of rare and extraordinary rare causes of NVUGIB.