Mechanical methods to endoscopically treat non-variceal upper GI bleeding

Acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) is a frequent condition worldwide. The most common causes of acute non-variceal UGIB include ulcers and non-ulcer 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 re-bleeding risk, need for surger y 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 Tags: SI: Endoscopic Management of Nonvariceal Upper GI Bleeding Source Type: research