Mechanical methods to endoscopically treat nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding

Acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) is a frequent condition worldwide. The most common causes of acute nonvariceal UGIB include ulcers and nonulcer etiology, such as mucosal erosive disease, Mallory-Weiss tear, Dieulafoy, and other vascular lesions. Today patients are older and more likely to have comorbidities and concomitant treatments: anticoagulants, antiplatelet agent, low dose aspirin or steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. In these patients with UGIB the rebleeding risk, need for surgery, and mortality rates are higher.

Source: Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - December 8, 2016 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Livio Cipolletta, Fabio Cipolletta, Clelia Marmo, Roberto Piscopo, Gianluca Rotondano, Riccardo Marmo Source Type: research