A greater understanding of the pathophysiology of gastrointestinal bleeding has been accompanied by a rapid advancement in therapeutic technology. Newer endoscopic and radiologic techniques are being tested to determine their appropriate uses, but pharmacologic therapy has yet to be proved beneficial. A discussion of the newer as well as some traditional therapies is presented.
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