Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Manuscript ID	82415
Country	Bahrain

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Retrospective Cohort Study
Article Title	Causes of gastrointestinal bleeding in children based on endoscopic evaluation at a tertiary care center in Bahrain
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Hasan M Isa, Fatema A Alkharsi, Hana A Ebrahim, Kamel J Walwil, Jumana A Diab and Nafelah M Alkowari
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Hasan M Isa, MBChB, Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Salmaniya Medical Complex, 2904, Manama 26671, Bahrain. halfaraj@hotmail.com
Key Words	Pediatric; Gastrointestinal bleeding; Endoscopy; Causes; Outcome; Bahrain
Core Tip	The incidence, clinical presentation, cause, and outcomes of gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB) in children in Bahrain are unknown. We observed a significant increase in the annual incidence of GIB. Lower GIB (LGIB) was more common than upper GIB (UGIB). The most common cause of LGIB was inflammatory bowel disease. The most common cause of UGIB was gastritis. Causes of GIB varied with patient’s age and differed from that reported in other countries. No mortality was observed in any patient. These findings are essential to tailor management based on the most common causes and patient age.
Citation	Isa HM, Alkharsi FA, Ebrahim HA, Walwil KJ, Diab JA, Alkowari NM. Causes of gastrointestinal bleeding in children based on endoscopic evaluation at a tertiary care center in Bahrain. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2023; 15(4): 297-308

Received	2022-12-17 20:16
Peer-Review Started	2022-12-17 20:18
To Make the First Decision
Return for Revision	2023-01-12 04:25
Revised	2023-01-23 06:03
Second Decision	2023-03-17 02:35
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2023-03-17 07:38
Articles in Press	2023-03-17 07:38
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Typeset the Manuscript	2023-04-06 04:25

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