Upper gastrointestinal bleeding in COVID-19 patients: A case series and review of the literature

ABSTRACT The novel severe acute respiratory distress syndrome coronavirus 2 was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization in 2019. The total number of infections and mortality continue to rise globally. The pandemic has changed the face of medicine in many regards. Upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) and the provision of endoscopy poses unique challenges in these patients. We present a case series of UGIB (variceal and non-variceal) in patients with SARS-CoV-2 and review the literature to provide guidance on management.