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Hair ingestion can lead to the formation of gastric trichobezoars, which may cause life-threatening complications if left untreated.

Timely diagnosis and intervention are crucial in managing acute abdominal pain, as emergency general surgery is an independent risk factor for postoperative complications and death.

Schistosomiasis should be considered in the differential diagnosis for patients presenting with rectal bleeding, particularly those with a history of freshwater exposure in endemic areas.

Dupilumab significantly induced histologic remission in 68% of children with eosinophilic esophagitis compared to 3% in the placebo group, according to a phase 3 trial.

Pantoprazole demonstrated a significant reduction in upper gastrointestinal bleeding in mechanically ventilated ICU patients, offering a viable prophylactic option without impacting overall mortality rates.