Future of Endoscopy in Nonvariceal Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding: What Remains to Be Done

Abstract

The centennial of the American Gastroenterological Association provides an occasion for a critical appraisal of past developments and future directions in endoscopy. The relevance of recent technologic advances in endoscopy must be questioned, and practical management issues need to be considered. New strategies are being developed that permit physicians to impact on the incidence and recurrence of bleeding peptic ulcers.