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Melena - Differential diagnosis includes peptic ulcer, esophagitis, and arteriovenous malformation. Risks/benefits of EGD discussed with patient[] including bleeding, infection, perforation, and death. Patient agreeable to proceed with upper endoscopy. See Post

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Melena -
 Differential diagnosis includes gastric ulcer and esophageal varices. 
 Risks/benefits of EGD with possible variceal banding discussed with patient[] including bleeding, infection, perforation, and death. Patient agreeable to proceed with upper endoscopy. See Post

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