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Public Comment Opportunity: Upcoming CAG Guideline on Non-Variceal, Non-Peptic Ulcer Bleeding

posted on Feb 3, 2025

We invite you to review and provide feedback on the latest CAG Clinical Practice Guideline for the Endoscopic Management of Non-Variceal, Non-Peptic Ulcer Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding.

Please provide your comments by February 18, 2025.

The public comment period is now closed.

About the Guideline:

This new guideline is designed to assist practitioners in managing upper gastrointestinal bleeding due to malignant tumors, Mallory-Weiss tears (MWT), Dieulafoy's lesions (DL), and gastric antral vascular ectasia (GAVE) through endoscopic procedures. The full appendices will be available in the formal publication.

Developed using the robust GRADE methodology, this guideline ensures a thorough, sensible, and transparent grading of evidence quality and recommendation strength, adhering to the best practices established by the Institute of Medicine.

Why Your Input Matters:

The public comment period is crucial to our guideline development process, allowing CAG members and key stakeholders to provide valuable input. Your feedback will help ensure the guideline is comprehensive and practical for clinical use.

The panel will review and respond to feedback within two weeks of the comment period ending. While revisions are at the panel's discretion, all feedback will be thoughtfully considered and responses documented internally.

Take advantage of this opportunity to contribute to a guideline that will support healthcare professionals in delivering optimal care. Stay engaged and make your voice heard in shaping this important resource.