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The study aims to evaluate clinical outcomes and identify predictors of six-week mortality in patients with variceal UGIB.

March 10, 2026CureusOpen Access

Clinical Outcomes and Predictors of Mortality in Variceal Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding: A Retrospective Study From a Tertiary Care Hospital

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A retrospective study evaluates outcomes and mortality predictors in variceal UGIB, suggesting significant clinical challenges.

The study aims to evaluate clinical outcomes and identify predictors of six-week mortality in patients with variceal UGIB.
Retrospective observational study design
Inclusion of 355 patients with endoscopically confirmed variceal UGIB
Data collection from hospital records on demographics, clinical presentation, and outcomes
Analysis of treatment modalities and complications
86.5% achieved initial hemostasis
20.8% experienced rebleeding
Overall six-week mortality was 21.1%
Independent predictors of mortality included rebleeding, advanced liver dysfunction (Child-Pugh class C), and hemodynamic instability.

Raza et al. (2026) studied this question.

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