Hemostatic sprays to control active non-variceal upper GI bleeding

As non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding remains a critical health concern, there is a need for ongoing optimization of endoscopic hemostasis modalities. Current methods for endoscopic hemostasis include epinephrine injection, thermal coagulation and mechanical clips. While these modalities have proven efficacy, there are limitations to their use, including significant learning curves and the requirement of expert assistants. Moreover, there still remains an ongoing risk of rebleeding post-therapy.
Source: Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Source Type: research