Is ultra-early endoscopy always beneficial? A systematic review and meta-analysis of timing-dependent outcomes in nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding
Background Nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding (NVUGIB) is a common emergency with substantial morbidity and mortality. Guidelines recommend endoscopy within 24 hours, but the benefit of ultra-early endoscopy (≤6 hours) remains unclear, particularly in high-risk patients. This study aimed to systematically eval...