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World J Gastrointest Endosc. Dec 16, 2022; 14(12): 739-747
Published online Dec 16, 2022. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v14.i12.739
Role of multidetector computed tomography angiography in non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding: A comprehensive review
Alberto Martino, Marco Di Serafino, Lucio Amitrano, Luigi Orsini, Lorena Pietrini, Rossana Martino, Antonella Menchise, Luca Pignata, Luigia Romano, Giovanni Lombardi
Alberto Martino, Lucio Amitrano, Luigi Orsini, Lorena Pietrini, Rossana Martino, Antonella Menchise, Giovanni Lombardi, Department of Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy, AORN “Antonio Cardarelli”, Napoli 80131, Italy
Marco Di Serafino, Luigia Romano, Department of General and Emergency Radiology, AORN “Antonio Cardarelli”, Napoli 80131, Italy
Luca Pignata, Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Gastroenterology and Hepatology Unit, University of Naples “Federico II”, Napoli 80131, Italy
Author contributions: Martino A, Di Serafino M, and Amitrano L designed research and wrote, edited, and finalized the text; Martino A, Di Serafino M, Orsini L, Pietrini L, Martino R, Menchise A, and Pignata L performed literature search and analyzed the data; Romano L and Lombardi G reviewed the paper for important intellectual content.
Conflict-of-interest statement: No conflict of interest to declare.
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Corresponding author: Alberto Martino, MD, Staff Physician, Department of Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy, AORN “Antonio Cardarelli”, 9 Via Antonio Cardarelli, Napoli 80131, Italy. albertomartinomd@gmail.com
Received: September 27, 2022
Peer-review started: September 27, 2022
First decision: October 20, 2022
Revised: October 30, 2022
Accepted: November 9, 2022
Article in press: November 9, 2022
Published online: December 16, 2022
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy is currently recommended as the first-line technique for diagnosis and treatment of non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding (NVUGIB). Conversely, computed tomography has a limited role in the diagnosis of acute NVUGIB. However, following the introduction of multidetector computed tomography (MDCT), this modality is emerging as a promising tool in the diagnosis of NVUGIB. Nevertheless, to date, evidence concerning the role of MDCT in the NVUGIB diagnosis is still lacking. Our study aimed to review the current evidence concerning the role of MDCT in the diagnosis of acute NVUGIB.