Comparison of bleeding following gastrointestinal endoscopic biopsy in patients treated with and without direct oral anticoagulants

Conclusions The PS analyses showed no significant differences in complications following gastrointestinal endoscopic biopsy between DOAC users and non-users. These results suggest the safety of endoscopic biopsy without DOAC withdrawal although the need for careful hemostasis remains. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Rüdigerstraße 14, 70469 Stuttgart, GermanyArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  open access Full text

Source: Endoscopy International Open - January 13, 2023 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Konish, Takaaki Ono, Sachiko Okada, Akira Matsui, Hiroki Tanabe, Masahiko Seto, Yasuyuki Yasunaga, Hideo Tags: Original article Source Type: research