A management strategy for nonvariceal gastrointestinal bleeding in children: An ESPGHAN position paper

Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition 2026 Open access

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Authors: Mike Thomson, Jorge Amil‐Dias, Amit Assa, Valerio Balassone, Patrick Bontems, Osvaldo Borrelli, Ilse Julia Broekaert, Luigi Dall’Oglio, Marco Deganello Saccomani, Jernej Dolinšek, Simona Faraci, Raoul Ivano Furlano
+11 more Bruno Hauser, Matjaž Homan, Oren Ledder, Erasmo Miele, Priya Narula, Andreia Florina Niță, Salvatore Oliva, Alexandra Papadopolou, Claudio Romano, Dominique Schluckebier, Christos Tzvinikos
DOI: 10.1002/jpn3.70278
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Abstract

What is Known Gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB) in children can lead to significant morbidity and mortality. GIB is a medical emergency that should not lead to mortality or significant morbidity if the correct and prompt actions are taken. GIB remains the last paediatric emergency from which children may die unnecessarily with a major contribution from the lack of expertise of some medical teams. What is New Novel haemostatic endoscopic techniques are evolving such as adherent clotting sprays, over‐the‐scope‐clips. Paediatric‐specific GIB endoscopic intervention scores are available which help to determine the need or otherwise for early endoscopic haemostatic intervention.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Gastrointestinal Bleeding Diagnosis and Treatment Esophageal and GI Pathology Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition
Volume
82
Issue
3
Pages
895–915
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN