Readmission Events Following EGD for Upper Gastrointestinal Bleed: An Analysis Using the National Readmission Database

Background: Upper Gastrointestinal Bleed (UGIB) is a common and potentially life-threatening condition with an annual incidence of 80-150 per 100,000 individuals and a mortality rate of 2-10%. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) is the gold standard for both diagnosis and treatment, but post-discharge outcomes, including readmissions, remain underexplored. Methods: This study utilized the 2021 National Readmission Database (NRD) to analyze 30-day readmission rates following EGD for UGIB. Adult...