Brock AS, Rockey DC. Mechanical Hemostasis Techniques in Nonvariceal Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding.
Gastrointest Endosc Clin N Am 2015;
25:523-33. [PMID:
26142036 DOI:
10.1016/j.giec.2015.03.003]
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Abstract
One of the most important advances in gastroenterology has been the use of endoscopic hemostasis techniques to control nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding, particularly when high-risk stigmata are present. Several options are available, including injection therapy, sprays/topical agents, electrocautery, and mechanical methods. The method chosen depends on the nature of the lesion and experience of the endoscopist. This article reviews the available mechanical hemostatic modalities.
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