Prophylactic endotracheal intubation prior to emergency endoscopy for acute esophagogastric variceal hemorrhage: a retrospective single center study

Abstract Background Prophylactic endotracheal intubation (PEI) is widely performed before emergency endoscopy in patients with acute esophagogastric variceal bleeding (AEVB). However, its safety and benefits remain controversial. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of PEI in patients with AEVB...

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Main Authors: Yi-Ru Zhao, Ya-Ting Wang, Xue-Qun Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-07-01
Series:BMC Gastroenterology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12876-025-04066-9
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