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Toro Tole D, Maurel A, Hedger J, Kwan S, Weber D. A systematic review of failed endoscopic hemostasis for nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding. J Gastrointest Surg 2024; 28:309-315. [PMID: 38446116 DOI: 10.1016/j.gassur.2023.12.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2023] [Revised: 12/13/2023] [Accepted: 12/16/2023] [Indexed: 03/07/2024]
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BACKGROUND Nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding (NVUGIB) is a surgical emergency, usually managed via endoscopy. Approximately 2% of patients will have another significant bleed after therapeutic endoscopy and may require either transarterial embolization (TAE) or surgery. In 2011, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidelines recommended that TAE should be the preferred option offered in this setting. METHODS This study aimed to conduct an appraisal of guidelines on NVUGIB using the Appraisal of Guidelines for Research and Evaluation II tool. A specific review of their recommendations on the management of adult patients with failed endoscopic hemostasis that required TAE or surgery was conducted. RESULTS The quality of the guidelines was moderate; most could be recommended with changes. However, their recommendations regarding TAE vs surgery were widely heterogeneous. A closer review of the underpinning evidence showed that most studies were retrospective, with a small sample size and missing data. CONCLUSION Because of the heterogeneity in evidence, the decision regarding TAE vs surgery requires further research. Deciding between these modalities is primarily based on TAE availability and patient comorbidities. However, surgery should not be dismissed as a key option after failed endoscopic hemostasis.
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- David Toro Tole
- Department of Surgery, Royal Darwin Hospital, Darwin, Australia.
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- Department of Surgery, Royal Darwin Hospital, Darwin, Australia
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- School of Medicine, Flinders University, Darwin, Australia.
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- Department of Surgery, Royal Perth Hospital, Perth, Australia
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- Department of Surgery, Royal Perth Hospital, Perth, Australia
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Kuellmer A, Mangold T, Bettinger D, Schiemer M, Mueller J, Wannhoff A, Caca K, Wedi E, Kleemann T, Thimme R, Schmidt A. Reduced mortality for over-the-scope clips (OTSC) versus surgery for refractory peptic ulcer bleeding: a retrospective study. Surg Endosc 2023; 37:1854-1862. [PMID: 36253626 PMCID: PMC10017662 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-022-09679-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2022] [Accepted: 09/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Surgery or transcatheter arterial embolization or are both considered as standard treatment of peptic ulcer bleeding (PUB) refractory to endoscopic hemostasis. Over-The-Scope clips (OTSC) have shown superiority to standard endoscopic treatment but a comparison with surgery has not been performed, yet. PATIENTS AND METHODS In this retrospective, multicenter study, 103 patients treated with OTSC (n = 66) or surgery (n = 37) for refractory PUB in four tertiary care centers between 2009 and 2019 were analyzed. Primary endpoint was clinical success (successful hemostasis and no rebleeding within seven days). Secondary endpoints were adverse events, length of ICU-stay and in-hospital mortality. Univariable and multivariable regression models were performed to define predictive factors for allocation to surgical therapy and for mortality. RESULTS Age, comorbidities, anticoagulation therapy, number of pretreatments, ulcer location, and Rockall-Score were similar in both groups. In the surgical group, there were significantly more patients in shock at rebleeding (78.1% vs. 43.9%; p = 0.002), larger ulcers (18.6 ± 7.4 mm vs. 23.0 ± 9.4 mm; p = 0.017) and more FIa bleedings (64.9% vs. 19.7%; p < 0.001) were detected. Clinical success was comparable (74.2% vs. 83.8%; p = 0.329). In the surgical group, length of ICU-stay (16.2 ± 18.0 days vs. 4.7 ± 6.6 days; p < 0.001), severe adverse events (70.3% vs. 4.5%; p < 0.001) and in-hospital mortality (35.1% vs. 9.1%; p = 0.003) were significantly higher. Multivariable analysis defined shock at rebleeding as the main predictor for allocation to surgical therapy (OR 4.063, 95%CI {1.496-11.033}, p = 0.006). Postsurgical adverse events were the main reason for the in-hospital mortality (OR 5.167, 95% CI {1.311-20.363}, p = 0.019). CONCLUSION In this retrospective study, OTSC compared to surgical treatment showed comparable clinical success but was associated with shorter ICU-stay, less severe adverse events and lower in-hospital mortality.
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- Armin Kuellmer
- Department of Medicine II, Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Strasse 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Medicine II, Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Strasse 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Medicine II, Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Strasse 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Medicine II, Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Strasse 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Medicine II, Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Strasse 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, Hospital Ludwigsburg, Ludwigsburg, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, Hospital Ludwigsburg, Ludwigsburg, Germany
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- Medizinische Klinik II / IV, Sana Klinikum Offenbach, Offenbach, Germany
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- Medinische Klinik IV, Carl-Thiem-Klinikum Cottbus, Cottbus, Germany
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- Department of Medicine II, Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Strasse 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Medicine II, Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Strasse 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany.
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Min X, Feng Z, Gao J, Chen S, Zhang P, Fu T, Shen H, Wang N. InterNet: Detection of Active Abdominal Arterial Bleeding Using Emergency Digital Subtraction Angiography Imaging With Two-Stage Deep Learning. Front Med (Lausanne) 2022; 9:762091. [PMID: 35847818 PMCID: PMC9276930 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2022.762091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2021] [Accepted: 05/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Objective Active abdominal arterial bleeding is an emergency medical condition. Herein, we present our use of this two-stage InterNet model for detection of active abdominal arterial bleeding using emergency DSA imaging. Methods Firstly, 450 patients who underwent abdominal DSA procedures were randomly selected for development of the region localization stage (RLS). Secondly, 160 consecutive patients with active abdominal arterial bleeding were included for development of the bleeding site detection stage (BSDS) and InterNet (cascade network of RLS and BSDS). Another 50 patients that ruled out active abdominal arterial bleeding were used as negative samples to evaluate InterNet performance. We evaluated the mode's efficacy using the precision-recall (PR) curve. The classification performance of a doctor with and without InterNet was evaluated using a receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis. Results The AP, precision, and recall of the RLS were 0.99, 0.95, and 0.99 in the validation dataset, respectively. Our InterNet reached a recall of 0.7, the precision for detection of bleeding sites was 53% in the evaluation set. The AUCs of doctors with and without InterNet were 0.803 and 0.759, respectively. In addition, the doctor with InterNet assistant could significantly reduce the elapsed time for the interpretation of each DSA sequence from 84.88 to 43.78 s. Conclusion Our InterNet system could assist interventional radiologists in identifying bleeding foci quickly and may improve the workflow of the DSA operation to a more real-time procedure.
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- Xiangde Min
- Department of Radiology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Radiology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- College of Biomedical Engineering, South-Central of University for Nationalities, Wuhan, China
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- United Imaging Intelligence, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- United Imaging Intelligence, Shanghai, China
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- United Imaging Intelligence, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- *Correspondence: Nan Wang
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Kuellmer A, Mangold T, Bettinger D, Maruschke L, Wannhoff A, Caca K, Wedi E, Hosseini ASA, Kleemann T, Schulz T, Jung C, Thimme R, Schmidt A. Over-the-scope clip versus transcatheter arterial embolization for refractory peptic ulcer bleeding-A propensity score matched analysis. United European Gastroenterol J 2021; 9:1048-1056. [PMID: 34432392 PMCID: PMC8598957 DOI: 10.1002/ueg2.12135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2021] [Accepted: 07/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Transcatheter arterial embolization (TAE) or surgery are standard treatment of peptic ulcer bleeding (PUB) refractory to endoscopic hemostasis. Over-the-scope clips (OTSC) have shown superiority to standard endoscopic treatment. OBJECTIVE To compare OTSC treatment to TAE in refractory peptic ulcer bleeding. PATIENTS AND METHODS In this retrospective, multicenter study, 128 patients treated with OTSC (n = 66) or TAE (n = 62) for refractory PUB between 2009 and 2019 in four academic centers were analyzed. Primary endpoint was clinical success (hemostasis + no rebleeding within 7 days). Secondary endpoints were adverse events, length of ICU stay, and mortality. Propensity score matching was performed to adjust for differences in baseline characteristics. RESULTS Patients characteristics were similar in both groups but ulcers in the TAE group were larger, more often located in the duodenal bulb (85.5% vs. 65.2%; p = 0.014), and that the proportion of Forrest Ia bleedings was higher (38.7% vs. 19.7%; p = 0.018). Clinical success was comparable in both groups (74.2% vs. 59.7%; p = 0.092). Stay on the intensive care unit (ICU) was significantly longer in the TAE group (mean 8.0 vs. 4.7 days; p = 0.002). Serious adverse events after re-therapy (12.9% vs. 1.5%; p = 0.042) and in-hospital mortality were significantly higher in the TAE group (9.1 vs. 22.6%, OR 2.92 [95% CI 1.04-8.16]; p = 0.05). After propensity score matching, the differences found regarding ICU stay (4.9± 5.9 and 9.2 ± 11.2; p = 0.009) and in-hospital mortality (5% vs. 22.5%; OR 5.52 [95% CI: 1.11-27.43]; p = 0.048) stayed significant. CONCLUSIONS OTSC treatment for refractory PUB was superior to TAE in terms of ICU stay and in-hospital mortality.
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- Armin Kuellmer
- Department of Medicine IIMedical CenterFaculty of MedicineUniversity of FreiburgFreiburgGermany
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- Department of Medicine IIMedical CenterFaculty of MedicineUniversity of FreiburgFreiburgGermany
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- Department of Medicine IIMedical CenterFaculty of MedicineUniversity of FreiburgFreiburgGermany
- Berta‐Ottenstein‐ProgrammeUniversity of FreiburgFreiburgGermany
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- Department of RadiologySt.‐Josef HospitalRkK‐KlinikumFreiburgGermany
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- Department of Internal Medicine and GastroenterologyHospital LudwigsburgLudwigsburgGermany
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- Department of Internal Medicine and GastroenterologyHospital LudwigsburgLudwigsburgGermany
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- Medizinische Klinik II / IVSana Klinikum OffenbachOffenbachGermany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional RadiologyUniversity Medical Center GöttingenGöttingenGermany
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- Medinische Klinik IVCarl‐Thiem‐Klinikum CottbusCottbusGermany
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- Institut für RadiologieCarl‐Thiem‐Klinikum CottbusCottbusGermany
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy UnitForlì‐Cesena HospitalsAUSL RomagnaForlì‐CesenaItaly
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- Department of Medicine IIMedical CenterFaculty of MedicineUniversity of FreiburgFreiburgGermany
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- Department of Medicine IIMedical CenterFaculty of MedicineUniversity of FreiburgFreiburgGermany
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Morgan TG, Carlsson T, Loveday E, Collin N, Collin G, Mezes P, Pullyblank AM. Needle or knife? The role of interventional radiology in managing uncontrolled gastrointestinal bleeding. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GASTROINTESTINAL INTERVENTION 2021. [DOI: 10.18528/ijgii200018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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- Thomas G. Morgan
- Dpeartment of Surgery, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Departments of Radiology, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, UK
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- Departments of Radiology, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, UK
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- Departments of Radiology, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, UK
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- Departments of Radiology, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, UK
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Darmon I, Rebibo L, Diouf M, Chivot C, Riault C, Yzet T, Le Mouel JP, Regimbeau JM. Management of bleeding peptic duodenal ulcer refractory to endoscopic treatment: surgery or transcatheter arterial embolization as first-line therapy? A retrospective single-center study and systematic review. Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg 2020; 46:1025-1035. [PMID: 32246169 DOI: 10.1007/s00068-020-01356-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2019] [Accepted: 03/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND The objective of this study was to compare the results of transcatheter arterial embolization (TAE) with surgery in terms of efficacy in the context of bleeding duodenal ulcer (BDU) refractory to endoscopic treatment. MATERIALS AND METHODS From January 2006 to December 2016, all patients treated for a BDU refractory to endoscopic treatment were included in this observational, comparative, retrospective, single-center study. Primary endpoint was the overall success of treatment of BDU requiring surgical and/or TAE. The secondary endpoints were pre-interventional data, recurrence rates, feasibility of secondary treatment, morbidity and mortality of surgical and radiological treatment, intensive care unit and length of stay. A systematic review of the literature was performed to compare results of surgery and TAE. RESULTS 59 out of 396 patients (14.9%) treated for BDU required embolization and/or surgery: 15 patients underwent surgery (group S) including 7 patients after embolization failure and 44 patients underwent TAE (group TAE). The overall treatment success in intention to treat (85.7% vs 67.3%), per protocol (80% vs 79.5%) and bleeding recurrence rates (20% vs 15.9%) were also identical. Mortality (14.2% vs 15.3%) was similar between the two groups. Our study data were pooled with data from eight published studies and suggest that surgery have significant increased overall success (68.3% vs. 55.4%, p < 0.005). CONCLUSION The overall success rate was in favour of surgery according our meta-analysis. Our single-center study highlights the fact that predictive factors for recurrent bleeding after TAE must be identified to select good candidates for TAE and/or surgery.
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- Ilan Darmon
- Department of Digestive Surgery, Amiens University Medical Center, Avenue René Laennec, 80054, Amiens cedex 01, France
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- Department of Digestive, Esogastric and Bariatric Surgery, Bichat Claude Bernard University Hospital, 46 rue Henri Huchard, 75018, Paris, France
- Université de Paris, Inserm UMR 1149, 75018, Paris, France
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- Biostatistics Unit, Clinical Research and Innovation Department, Amiens-Picardie University Hospital, 80054, Amiens, France
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- Department of Radiology, Amiens University Medical Center, Avenue René Laennec, 80054, Amiens cedex 01, France
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Amiens University Medical Center, Avenue René Laennec, 80054, Amiens cedex 01, France
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- Department of Radiology, Amiens University Medical Center, Avenue René Laennec, 80054, Amiens cedex 01, France
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Amiens University Medical Center, Avenue René Laennec, 80054, Amiens cedex 01, France
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- Department of Digestive Surgery, Amiens University Medical Center, Avenue René Laennec, 80054, Amiens cedex 01, France.
- SSPC (Simplification of Surgical Patients Care), Clinical Research Unit, University of Picardie Jules Verne, 80054, Amiens Cedex 01, France.
- Service de Chirurgie Digestive, CHU Amiens-Picardie, Site Sud, 1 Rond-Point du Professeur Christian Cabrol, 80054, Amiens Cedex 1, France.
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Ket SN, Sparrow RL, McQuilten ZK, Gibson PR, Brown GJ, Wood EM. Critical peptic ulcer bleeding requiring massive blood transfusion: outcomes of 270 cases. Intern Med J 2020; 51:2042-2050. [DOI: 10.1111/imj.15009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2020] [Revised: 07/22/2020] [Accepted: 08/02/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Shara N. Ket
- Department of GastroenterologyAlfred Health Melbourne Victoria Australia
- Central Clinical SchoolMonash University Melbourne Victoria Australia
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- Transfusion Research Unit, Department of Epidemiology and Preventive MedicineMonash University Melbourne Victoria Australia
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- Transfusion Research Unit, Department of Epidemiology and Preventive MedicineMonash University Melbourne Victoria Australia
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- Department of GastroenterologyAlfred Health Melbourne Victoria Australia
- Central Clinical SchoolMonash University Melbourne Victoria Australia
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- Department of GastroenterologyAlfred Health Melbourne Victoria Australia
- Central Clinical SchoolMonash University Melbourne Victoria Australia
- Epworth Hospital Richmond Victoria Australia
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- Transfusion Research Unit, Department of Epidemiology and Preventive MedicineMonash University Melbourne Victoria Australia
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Endoscopic management of nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Best Pract Res Clin Gastroenterol 2019; 42-43:101608. [PMID: 31785733 DOI: 10.1016/j.bpg.2019.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2019] [Accepted: 04/15/2019] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Endoscopic therapy is the mainstay of treatment for nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding (NVUGIB). Injection plus mechanical or thermal therapy continues to be the most widely used option. New endoscopic devices such as the use of an inert powder or a new class of over-the-scope clip system have demonstrated encouraging results as a rescue therapy for difficult hemostasis. Emerging data suggest that Doppler ultrasound-guided endoscopic therapy may improve the outcome of peptic ulcer bleeding. This review sumarizes the recent advances in the management of NVUGIB. With increasing use of anti-platelet agents and anti-coagulants, the management of NVUGIB in patients on anti-thrombotic therapy is also discussed.
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Sverdén E, Mattsson F, Lindström D, Sondén A, Lu Y, Lagergren J. Transcatheter Arterial Embolization Compared With Surgery for Uncontrolled Peptic Ulcer Bleeding: A Population-based Cohort Study. Ann Surg 2019; 269:304-309. [PMID: 29064894 DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000002565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To compare key outcomes after transcatheter arterial embolization (TAE) with conventional surgery for peptic ulcer bleeding when endoscopic intervention fails to achieve hemostasis. BACKGROUND Mortality in peptic ulcer bleeding remains high, especially in patients who require surgical treatment. METHODS A population-based cohort study in Stockholm, Sweden, in 2000 to 2014, assessing the main outcome all-cause mortality and the secondary outcomes re-bleeding, re-intervention, length of hospitalization, and complications, was conducted. Data were taken from well-maintained registries and medical records. Multivariable Cox-regression provided hazard ratios (HRs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) adjusted for age, sex, ulcer history, comorbidity, and calendar period were considered. RESULTS Included were 282 patients, 97 in the TAE group and 185 in the surgery group. Compared with the surgery group, the overall hazard of death was 34% decreased in the TAE group (adjusted HR 0.66, 95% CI 0.46-0.96). The corresponding HRs for mortality within 30 days, 90 days, 1 year, and 5 years were 0.70 (95% CI 0.37-1.35), 0.69 (95% CI 0.38-1.26), 0.88 (95% CI 0.53-1.47), and 0.67 (95% CI 0.45-1.00), respectively. The risk of re-bleeding was higher after TAE compared with surgery (HR 2.48, 95% CI 1.33-4.62). The median length of hospital stay was shorter in the TAE group-8 versus 16 days-acceleration factor 0.59 (95% CI 0.45-0.77) and the risk of complications was lower (8.3% vs 32.2%; P < 0.0001). CONCLUSIONS This study indicates that TAE compares favorably with surgery regarding prognosis after refractory peptic ulcer bleeding, and the shorter length of hospital stay and fewer complications outweigh a higher risk of re-bleeding. TAE could be recommended as first-line treatment for these patients.
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- Emma Sverdén
- Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Molecular medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
- Department of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, South Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Molecular medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Vascular Surgery, Department of Molecular medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, South Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Molecular medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
- Program in Public Health, College of Health Sciences, University of California, Irvine, CA
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- Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Molecular medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
- Vascular Surgery, Department of Molecular medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
- Division of Cancer Studies, King's College London, and Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, UK
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Tarasconi A, Baiocchi GL, Pattonieri V, Perrone G, Abongwa HK, Molfino S, Portolani N, Sartelli M, Di Saverio S, Heyer A, Ansaloni L, Coccolini F, Catena F. Transcatheter arterial embolization versus surgery for refractory non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding: a meta-analysis. World J Emerg Surg 2019; 14:3. [PMID: 30733822 PMCID: PMC6359767 DOI: 10.1186/s13017-019-0223-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2018] [Accepted: 01/22/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Background Nowadays, very few patients with non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding fail endoscopic hemostasis (refractory NVUGIB). This subset of patients poses a clinical dilemma: should they be operated on or referred to transcatheter arterial embolization (TAE)? Objectives To carry out a systematic review of the literature and to perform a meta-analysis of studies that directly compare TAE and surgery in patients with refractory NVUGIB. Materials and methods We searched PubMed, Ovid MEDLINE, and Embase. A combination of the MeSH terms “gastrointestinal bleeding”; “gastrointestinal hemorrhage”; “embolization”; “embolization, therapeutic”; and “surgery” were used ((“gastrointestinal bleeding” or “gastrointestinal hemorrhage”) and (“embolization” or “embolization, therapeutic”) and “surgery”)). The search was performed in June 2018. Studies were retrieved and relevant studies were identified after reading the study title and abstract. Bibliographies of the selected studies were also examined. Statistical analysis was performed using RevMan software. Outcomes considered were all-cause mortality, rebleeding rate, complication rate, and the need for further intervention. Results Eight hundred fifty-six abstracts were found. Only 13 studies were included for a total of 1077 patients (TAE group 427, surgery group 650). All selected papers were non-randomized studies: ten were single-center and two were double-center retrospective comparative studies, while only one was a multicenter prospective cohort study. No comparative randomized clinical trial is reported in the literature. Mortality. Pooled data (1077 patients) showed a tendency toward improved mortality rates after TAE, but this trend was not statistically significant (OD = 0.77; 95% CI 0.50, 1.18; P = 0.05; I2 = 43% [random effects]). Significant heterogeneity was found among the studies. Rebleeding rate. Pooled data (865 patients, 211 events) showed that the incidence of rebleeding was significantly higher for patients undergoing TAE (OD = 2.44; 95% CI 1.77, 3.36; P = 0.41; I2 = 4% [fixed effects]). Complication rate. Pooling of the data (487 patients, 206 events) showed a sharp reduction of complications after TAE when compared with surgery (OD = 0.45; 95% CI 0.30, 0.47; P = 0.24; I2 = 26% [fixed effects]). Need for further intervention. Pooled data (698 patients, 165 events) revealed a significant reduction of further intervention in the surgery group (OD = 2.13; 95% CI 1.21, 3.77; P = 0.02; I2 = 56% [random effects]). A great degree of heterogeneity was found among the studies. Conclusions The present study shows that TAE is a safe and effective procedure; when compared to surgery, TAE exhibits a higher rebleeding rate, but this tendency does not affect the clinical outcome as shown by the comparison of mortality rates (slight drift toward lower mortality for patients undergoing TAE). The present study suggests that TAE could be a viable option for the first-line therapy of refractory NVUGIB and sets the foundation for the design of future randomized clinical trials. Limitations The retrospective nature of the majority of included studies leads to selection bias. Furthermore, the decision of whether to proceed with surgery or refer to TAE was made on a case-by-case basis by each attending surgeon. Thus, external validity is low. Another limitation involves the variability in etiology of the refractory bleeding. TAE techniques and surgical procedure also differ consistently between different studies. Frame time for mortality detection differs between the studies. These limitations do not impair the power of the present study that represents the largest and most recent meta-analysis currently available.
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- Antonio Tarasconi
- 1Emergency Surgery Department, Maggiore Hospital of Parma, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- 2Surgical Clinic, Department of Experimental and Clinical Sciences, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- 1Emergency Surgery Department, Maggiore Hospital of Parma, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- 1Emergency Surgery Department, Maggiore Hospital of Parma, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- 1Emergency Surgery Department, Maggiore Hospital of Parma, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- 2Surgical Clinic, Department of Experimental and Clinical Sciences, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- 2Surgical Clinic, Department of Experimental and Clinical Sciences, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- 4Department of Surgery, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK
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- 5Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA USA
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- 6General, Emergency and Trauma Surgery Department, Bufalini Hospital, Cesena, Italy
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- 6General, Emergency and Trauma Surgery Department, Bufalini Hospital, Cesena, Italy
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- 1Emergency Surgery Department, Maggiore Hospital of Parma, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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Schmidt A, Gölder S, Goetz M, Meining A, Lau J, von Delius S, Escher M, Hoffmann A, Wiest R, Messmann H, Kratt T, Walter B, Bettinger D, Caca K. Over-the-Scope Clips Are More Effective Than Standard Endoscopic Therapy for Patients With Recurrent Bleeding of Peptic Ulcers. Gastroenterology 2018; 155:674-686.e6. [PMID: 29803838 DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2018.05.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 98] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2017] [Revised: 05/15/2018] [Accepted: 05/21/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND & AIMS Endoscopic hemostasis is effective in treatment of bleeding peptic ulcers. However, rebleeding is difficult to treat and associated with substantial morbidity and mortality. We performed a prospective randomized trial to determine whether over-the-scope clips (OTSCs) are more effective than standard treatment of severe recurrent upper gastrointestinal bleeding. METHODS We performed our study at 9 academic referral centers (in Germany, Switzerland, and Hong Kong) from March 2013 through September 2016. Adult patients with recurrent peptic ulcer bleeding following initially successful hemostasis (66 patients in the intent-to-treat analysis) were randomly assigned to groups (1:1) that underwent hemostasis with either OTSC or standard therapy. Standard therapy was defined as hemostasis with through-the-scope clips (TTSC, n = 31) or thermal therapy plus injection with diluted adrenaline (n = 2). The primary endpoint was further bleeding (a composite endpoint of a persistent bleeding despite endoscopic therapy according to the protocol or recurrent bleeding within 7 days after successful hemostasis). Patients with further bleeding were allowed to cross over to OTSC therapy. Main secondary endpoints were mortality, necessity of surgical or angiographic salvage therapy, duration of stay in the hospital or intensive care, number of blood units transfused, and complications associated with endoscopic therapy. RESULTS Persistent bleeding after per-protocol hemostasis was observed in 14 patients (42.4%) in the standard therapy group and 2 patients (6.0%) in the OTSC group (P = .001). Recurrent bleeding within 7 days occurred in 5 patients (16.1%) in the standard therapy group vs 3 patients (9.1%) in the OTSC group (P = .468). Further bleeding occurred in 19 patients (57.6%) in the standard therapy group and in 5 patients (15.2%) in the OTSC group (absolute difference 42.4%; 95% confidence interval 21.6-63.2; P = .001) Within 30 days of follow-up, 1 patient in the standard therapy group (3.0%) and 1 patient in the OTSC group (3.0%) required surgical therapy (P = .999). Within 30 days of the procedure, 2 patients died in the standard therapy group (6.3%) and 4 patients died in the OTSC group (12.1%) (P = .672). There were no significant differences in the other secondary endpoints. CONCLUSIONS In prospective randomized trial, we found endoscopic treatment with OTSCs to be superior to standard therapy with TTSCs for patients with recurrent peptic ulcer bleeding. STING Study, Clinicaltrials.gov no: NCT1836900.
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- Arthur Schmidt
- Department of Gastroenterology, Klinikum Ludwigsburg, Ludwigsburg, Germany; Department of Medicine II, Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Klinikum Augsburg, Augsburg, Germany
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- Interdisciplinary Endoscopy, University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Klinikum Rechts der Isar, TU München, München, Germany
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Robert Bosch Krankenhaus Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Horst Schmidt Kliniken Wiesbaden, Wiesbaden, Germany
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Inselspital Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Klinikum Augsburg, Augsburg, Germany
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Klinikum Augsburg, Augsburg, Germany
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- Department of Gastroenterology, University of Ulm, Ulm, Germany
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- Department of Medicine II, Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany; Berta-Ottenstein-Programme, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Klinikum Ludwigsburg, Ludwigsburg, Germany.
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Non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding continues to be an important cause of morbidity and mortality. The most common causes include peptic ulcer disease, Mallory-Weiss syndrome, erosive gastritis, duodenitis, esophagitis, malignancy, angiodysplasias and Dieulafoy's lesion. Initial assessment and early aggressive resuscitation significantly improves outcomes. Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy continues to be the gold standard for diagnosis and treatment. We present a comprehensive review of literature for the evaluation and management of non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding.
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- Ronald Samuel
- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX
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- Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, University of Texas Medical Branch, 7400 Jones Drive, Apt 724, Galveston, TX 77551.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX
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- Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, University of Texas Medical Branch, 7400 Jones Drive, Apt 724, Galveston, TX 77551
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Hasadia R, Kopelman Y, Olsha O, Alfici R, Ashkenazi I. Short- and long-term outcomes of surgical management of peptic ulcer complications in the era of proton pump inhibitors. Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg 2018; 44:795-801. [DOI: 10.1007/s00068-017-0898-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2017] [Accepted: 12/27/2017] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Lee KE, Shim KN, Tae CH, Ryu MS, Choi SY, Moon CM, Kim SE, Jung HK, Jung SA. Multidisciplinary Approach to Refractory Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding: Case Series of Angiographic Embolization. J Korean Med Sci 2017; 32:1552-1557. [PMID: 28776354 PMCID: PMC5546978 DOI: 10.3346/jkms.2017.32.9.1552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2015] [Accepted: 04/29/2016] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Although medical and endoscopic hemostasis is now considered as the first-line therapy for nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal (UGI) bleeding, refractory bleeding still occurs in 5%-10% of the patients. In these patients, transcatheter arterial embolization (TAE) or surgery is required, but research on embolization for unmanageable UGI bleeding in Korea is scanty. We reviewed the medical records of 518 patients who underwent endoscopic hemostasis during 4 years. Among these subjects, 8 patients who required embolization due to failure of endoscopic hemostasis were enrolled. Mean patient age was 74.00 ± 8.25 years, and rebleeding occurred in 4 patients within 48 hours after TAE. Three patients with duodenal rebleeding underwent surgery, and the other patient with a gastric ulcer underwent endoscopic hemostasis. Nonvariceal UGI bleeding remains a serious clinical challenge, especially in older patients. A multidisciplinary approach including endoscopists, interventional radiologists, and surgeons may be important for the treatment of nonvariceal UGI bleeding.
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- Ko Eun Lee
- Department of Internal Medicine, Ewha Medical Research Institute, Ewha Womans University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Ewha Medical Research Institute, Ewha Womans University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
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- Department of Health Promotion Medicine, Ewha Medical Research Institute, Ewha Womans University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Ewha Medical Research Institute, Ewha Womans University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Ewha Medical Research Institute, Ewha Womans University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Ewha Medical Research Institute, Ewha Womans University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Ewha Medical Research Institute, Ewha Womans University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Ewha Medical Research Institute, Ewha Womans University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Ewha Medical Research Institute, Ewha Womans University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Nykänen T, Peltola E, Kylänpää L, Udd M. Bleeding gastric and duodenal ulcers: case-control study comparing angioembolization and surgery. Scand J Gastroenterol 2017; 52:523-530. [PMID: 28270041 DOI: 10.1080/00365521.2017.1288756] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To compare the safety, efficacy and feasibility of transcatheter arterial embolization (TAE) and surgery in the treatment of bleeding gastric and duodenal ulcers (BGDUs). MATERIALS AND METHODS The study group comprised patients receiving TAE or surgery for BGDUs after failed endoscopic hemostasis in Helsinki University Hospital (HUH) during 2000-2015. Hospital medical records provided study data. 30-d mortality and rebleeding rates were the primary outcomes. Postoperative complications, blood transfusion rate, and the durations of intensive care and hospital admissions were the secondary outcomes. RESULTS During the study period, BGDUs lead to 1583 hospital admissions. TAE or surgery was necessary on 85 (5.4%) patients, 43 receiving surgery and 42 TAE. Out of 42, 16 received prophylactic TAE. Two underwent angiography and TAE to localize the bleeding. The remaining 24 received TAE for active or recurrent bleeding after endoscopy. The comparison of TAE (n = 24) and surgery (n = 43) included only patients with active or recurrent bleeding. Mortality rate was 12.5% after TAE and 25.6% after surgery (p = 0.347). Rebleeding rate was 25% after TAE and 16.3% after surgery (p = 0.641). Postprocedural complications were less frequent after TAE than surgery (37.5 vs. 67.4%, p = 0.018). Other secondary outcomes did not differ. Out of 85 procedures, 14 (16.5%) took place between midnight and 8 a.m., all nighttime interventions being surgeries. CONCLUSIONS Mortality and rebleeding rates did not differ between TAE and surgery. With less postoperative complications, TAE should be the preferred hemostatic method when endoscopy fails.
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- Taina Nykänen
- a Gastrointestinal surgery, Abdominal Center , University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital , Helsinki , Finland
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- b Department of Radiology, Helsinki Medical Imaging Center , University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital , Helsinki , Finland
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- c Gastrointestinal surgery, Abdominal Center , University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital , Helsinki , Finland
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- d Gastrointestinal surgery, Abdominal Center , University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital , Helsinki , Finland
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Zhao YS, Wen SW, Chang JP, Zhang XQ, Dang ZJ. Clinical value of interventional diagnosis and embolization therapy in gastrointestinal hemorrhage. Shijie Huaren Xiaohua Zazhi 2016; 24:456-461. [DOI: 10.11569/wcjd.v24.i3.456] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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AIM: To assess the clinical value of interventional diagnosis and therapy in gastrointestinal hemorrhage.
METHODS: Twenty-nine patients with gastrointestinal hemorrhage underwent digital subtraction angiography (DSA). When positive signs of bleeding appeared, 16 patients underwent embolization with coils and gel foam after superselective catheterization.
RESULTS: The positive signs were observed in 20 of 29 cases, including direct positive signs in 15 cases and indirect positive signs in 5 cases. Transcatheter arterial embolization was carried out in 16 patients, and successful hemostasis was achieved in 14 cases, with a success rate of 87.5% (14/16). The two failed cases were treated by surgical operation. No rebleeding or intestinal ischaemia was observed in 30 days.
CONCLUSION: Selective angiography and intra-arterial embolization are effective and safe in the diagnosis and therapy of gastrointestinal hemorrhage.
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XI BIN, JIA JUNJUN, LIN BINGYI, GENG LEI, ZHENG SHUSEN. Peptic ulcers accompanied with gastrointestinal bleeding, pylorus obstruction and cholangitis secondary to choledochoduodenal fistula: A case report. Oncol Lett 2016; 11:481-483. [PMID: 26870237 PMCID: PMC4727103 DOI: 10.3892/ol.2015.3908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2014] [Accepted: 09/14/2015] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
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Peptic ulcers are an extremely common condition, usually occurring in the stomach and proximal duodenum. However, cases of peptic ulcers accompanied with multiple complications are extremely rare and hard to treat. The present case reinforces the requirement for the early recognition and correct treatment of peptic ulcers accompanied with multiple complications. A 67-year-old man presented with recurrent abdominal pain, fever and melena. The laboratory results showed anemia (hemoglobin 62 g/l) and hypoproteinemia (23 g/l). Abdominal imaging examinations revealed stones in the gallbladder and right liver, with air in the dilated intrahepatic and extrahepatic bile ducts. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography failed due to a deformed pylorus. The patient was finally diagnosed with peptic ulcers accompanied with gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding, pylorus obstruction and cholangitis secondary to a choledochoduodenal fistula during an emergency pancreatoduodenectomy, which was performed due to a massive hemorrhage of the GI tract. The patient recovered well after the surgery.
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- BIN XI
- Key Laboratory of Combined Multi-Organ Transplantation, Ministry of Public Health, Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310003, P.R. China
- Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310003, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Combined Multi-Organ Transplantation, Ministry of Public Health, Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310003, P.R. China
- Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310003, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Combined Multi-Organ Transplantation, Ministry of Public Health, Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310003, P.R. China
- Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310003, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Combined Multi-Organ Transplantation, Ministry of Public Health, Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310003, P.R. China
- Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310003, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Combined Multi-Organ Transplantation, Ministry of Public Health, Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310003, P.R. China
- Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310003, P.R. China
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Loffroy R, Favelier S, Pottecher P, Estivalet L, Genson P, Gehin S, Cercueil J, Krausé D. Transcatheter arterial embolization for acute nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding: Indications, techniques and outcomes. Diagn Interv Imaging 2015; 96:731-44. [DOI: 10.1016/j.diii.2015.05.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2015] [Accepted: 05/06/2015] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Peptic ulcer bleeding is a common emergency. Management of ulcer bleeding requires prompt risk stratification, initiation of pharmacotherapy, and timely evaluation for endoscopy. Although endoscopy can achieve primary hemostasis in more than 90% of peptic ulcer bleeding, rebleeding may occur in up to 15% of patients after therapeutic endoscopy and is associated with heightened mortality. Early identification of high-risk patients for rebleeding is important. Depending on bleeding severity and center availability, patients with rebleeding may be managed by second endoscopy, transarterial angiographic embolization, or surgery. This article reviews the current management of peptic ulcers with an emphasis on rebleeding.
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- Sunny H Wong
- State Key Laboratory of Digestive Disease, Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Digestive Disease, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, 30-32 Ngan Shing Street, Shatin, Hong Kong, China; Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, 30-32 Ngan Shing Street, Shatin, Hong Kong, China; Li Ka Shing Institute of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, 30-32 Ngan Shing Street, Shatin, Hong Kong, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Digestive Disease, Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Digestive Disease, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, 30-32 Ngan Shing Street, Shatin, Hong Kong, China; Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, 30-32 Ngan Shing Street, Shatin, Hong Kong, China.
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Kim JS, Park SM, Kim BW. Endoscopic management of peptic ulcer bleeding. Clin Endosc 2015; 48:106-11. [PMID: 25844337 PMCID: PMC4381136 DOI: 10.5946/ce.2015.48.2.106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2014] [Revised: 03/06/2015] [Accepted: 03/11/2015] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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Acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding is a common medical emergency around the world and the major cause is peptic ulcer bleeding. Endoscopic treatment is fundamental for the management of peptic ulcer bleeding. Despite recent advances in endoscopic treatment, mortality from peptic ulcer bleeding has still remained high. This is because the disease often occurs in elderly patients with frequent comorbidities and are taking ulcerogenic medications. Therefore, the management of peptic ulcer bleeding is still a challenge for clinicians. This article reviews the various endoscopic methods available for management of peptic ulcer bleeding and the techniques in using these methods.
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- Joon Sung Kim
- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Incheon St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Incheon, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Incheon St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Incheon, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Incheon St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Incheon, Korea
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Laursen SB, Jakobsen M, Nielsen MM, Hovendal C, Schaffalitzky de Muckadell OB. Transcatheter arterial embolization is the first-line therapy of choice in peptic ulcer bleeding not responding to endoscopic therapy. Scand J Gastroenterol 2015; 50:264-71. [PMID: 25581622 DOI: 10.3109/00365521.2014.999254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVE In 5-10% of patients with peptic ulcer bleeding (PUB) it is impossible to achieve endoscopic hemostasis because of severe bleeding. These patients have traditionally been treated surgically. Transcatheter arterial embolization (TAE) may, however, be associated with a better outcome because of the less-invasive nature of the procedure. The aim of the present study was to identify the treatment of choice in endoscopy-refractory PUB. MATERIALS AND METHODS A retrospective study. Consecutive patients treated with surgery or TAE for endoscopy-refractory PUB during a period of 16 years at a university hospital were included. Primary hemostasis, rebleeding rate, mortality, and complications were assessed. Mortality was compared between groups after adjustment for age, comorbidity, and anemia using logistic regression analyses. Comorbidity was quantified using the Charlson comorbidity index (CCI). RESULTS One hundred and eighteen patients were included. Patients treated with TAE had a higher CCI (mean: 2.33 vs 1.42; p = .003), and more severe anemia (mean: 6.8 vs 7.9 g/dl; p = .007) compared with patients treated with surgery. Surgery was associated with a higher rate of primary hemostasis (100% vs 91%; p = .007), lower rate of rebleeding (15% vs 40%; p = .004) but also higher rate of complications (60% vs 38%; p = .02) than TAE. Surgery was associated with an increased mortality (Odds ratio: 3.05; p = .033) when adjusting for confounding factors and excluding patients (n = 3) who were not candidates for both interventions. CONCLUSIONS We propose use of TAE as first-line therapy in these patients as it may be associated with lower mortality and lower rate of complications compared with surgery.
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- Stig Borbjerg Laursen
- Department of Medical Gastroenterology, Odense University Hospital , Søndre Boulevard 29, Odense C , Denmark
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Matta A, Tandra PK, Cichowski E, Reddymasu SC. Acute necrotising pancreatitis: a late and fatal complication of pancreaticoduodenal arterial embolisation. BMJ Case Rep 2014; 2014:bcr-2014-204197. [PMID: 24879731 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2014-204197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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A 70-year-old man was diagnosed with a massive bleeding duodenal ulcer which was refractory to emergency endoscopic management. Angiogram of the coeliac and superior mesenteric arteries revealed bleeding from the superior and inferior pancreaticoduodenal arteries. Transcatheter arterial embolisation of superior and inferior pancreaticoduodenal arteries along with the gastroduodenal artery was performed. Two weeks later he developed severe necrotising pancreatitis of the pancreatic head probably due to ischaemia, which was managed conservatively. Three months later the patient experienced another episode of pancreatitis which progressed into multiorgan dysfunction and the patient passed away.
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- Abhishek Matta
- Creighton University Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska, USA Department of Internal Medicine, Veterans' Affairs Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska, USA
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- Department of Hematology-Oncology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Veterans' Affairs Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska, USA Department of Internal Medicine, Creighton University Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology/Hepatology, Internal Medicine, Alegent-Creighton University Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska, USA
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Beggs AD, Dilworth MP, Powell SL, Atherton H, Griffiths EA. A systematic review of transarterial embolization versus emergency surgery in treatment of major nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Clin Exp Gastroenterol 2014; 7:93-104. [PMID: 24790465 PMCID: PMC3998850 DOI: 10.2147/ceg.s56725] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Background Emergency surgery or transarterial embolization (TAE) are options for the treatment of recurrent or refractory nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Surgery has the disadvantage of high rates of postoperative morbidity and mortality. Embolization has become more available and has the advantage of avoiding laparotomy in this often unfit and elderly population. Objective To carry out a systematic review and meta-analysis of all studies that have directly compared TAE with emergency surgery in the treatment of major upper gastrointestinal bleeding that has failed therapeutic upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. Methods A literature search of Ovid MEDLINE, Embase, and Google Scholar was performed. The primary outcomes were all-cause mortality and rates of rebleeding. The secondary outcomes were length of stay and postoperative complications. Results A total of nine studies with 711 patients (347 who had embolization and 364 who had surgery) were analyzed. Patients in the TAE group were more likely to have ischemic heart disease (odds ratio [OR] =1.99; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.33, 2.98; P=0.0008; I2=67% [random effects model]) and be coagulopathic (pooled OR =2.23; 95% CI: 1.29, 3.87; P=0.004; I2=33% [fixed effects model]). Compared with TAE, surgery was associated with a lower risk of rebleeding (OR =0.41; 95% CI: 0.22, 0.77; P<0.0001; I2=55% [random effects]). There was no difference in mortality (OR =0.70; 95% CI: 0.48, 1.02; P=0.06; I2=44% [fixed effects]) between TAE and surgery. Conclusion When compared with surgery, TAE had a significant increased risk of rebleeding rates after TAE; however, there were no differences in mortality rates. These findings are subject to multiple sources of bias due to poor quality studies. These findings support the need for a well-designed clinical trial to ascertain which technique is superior.
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- Andrew D Beggs
- Academic Department of Surgery, School of Cancer Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- Academic Department of Surgery, School of Cancer Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust, Solihull Hospital, Birmingham, UK
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- Department of Primary Health Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK
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Relevance of Surgery after Embolization of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Hemorrhage. World J Surg 2014; 38:2258-66. [DOI: 10.1007/s00268-014-2570-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Chung IK. Predictive factors for endoscopic hemostasis in patients with upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Clin Endosc 2014; 47:121-3. [PMID: 24765591 PMCID: PMC3994251 DOI: 10.5946/ce.2014.47.2.121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2014] [Revised: 02/21/2014] [Accepted: 02/23/2014] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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- Il Kwun Chung
- Department of Internal Medicine, Soonchunhyang University Cheonan Hospital, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Cheonan, Korea
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Ogasawara N, Mizuno M, Masui R, Kondo Y, Yamaguchi Y, Yanamoto K, Noda H, Okaniwa N, Sasaki M, Kasugai K. Predictive factors for intractability to endoscopic hemostasis in the treatment of bleeding gastroduodenal peptic ulcers in Japanese patients. Clin Endosc 2014; 47:162-73. [PMID: 24765599 PMCID: PMC3994259 DOI: 10.5946/ce.2014.47.2.162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2013] [Revised: 07/31/2013] [Accepted: 08/15/2013] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND/AIMS Despite improvements in endoscopic hemostasis and pharmacological therapies, upper gastrointestinal (UGI) ulcers repeatedly bleed in 10% to 20% of patients, and those without early endoscopic reintervention or definitive surgery might be at a high risk for mortality. This study aimed to identify the risk factors for intractability to initial endoscopic hemostasis. METHODS We analyzed intractability among 428 patients who underwent emergency endoscopy for bleeding UGI ulcers within 24 hours of arrival at the hospital. RESULTS Durable hemostasis was achieved in 354 patients by using initial endoscopic procedures. Sixty-nine patients with Forrest types Ia, Ib, IIa, and IIb at the second-look endoscopy were considered intractable to the initial endoscopic hemostasis. Multivariate analysis indicated that age ≥70 years (odds ratio [OR], 2.06; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.07 to 4.03), shock on admission (OR, 5.26; 95% CI, 2.43 to 11.6), hemoglobin <8.0 mg/dL (OR, 2.80; 95% CI, 1.39 to 5.91), serum albumin <3.3 g/dL (OR, 2.23; 95% CI, 1.07 to 4.89), exposed vessels with a diameter of ≥2 mm on the bottom of ulcers (OR, 4.38; 95% CI, 1.25 to 7.01), and Forrest type Ia and Ib (OR, 2.21; 95% CI, 1.33 to 3.00) predicted intractable endoscopic hemostasis. CONCLUSIONS Various factors contribute to intractable endoscopic hemostasis. Careful observation after endoscopic hemostasis is important for patients at a high risk for incomplete hemostasis.
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- Naotaka Ogasawara
- Department of Gastroenterology, Aichi Medical University School of Medicine, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Aichi Medical University School of Medicine, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Aichi Medical University School of Medicine, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Aichi Medical University School of Medicine, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Aichi Medical University School of Medicine, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Aichi Medical University School of Medicine, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Aichi Medical University School of Medicine, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Aichi Medical University School of Medicine, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Aichi Medical University School of Medicine, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Aichi Medical University School of Medicine, Aichi, Japan
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Kyaw M, Tse Y, Ang D, Ang TL, Lau J. Embolization versus surgery for peptic ulcer bleeding after failed endoscopic hemostasis: a meta-analysis. Endosc Int Open 2014; 2:E6-E14. [PMID: 26134614 PMCID: PMC4423253 DOI: 10.1055/s-0034-1365235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2013] [Accepted: 01/04/2014] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS A meta-analysis was conducted to assess the efficacy of transcatheter arterial embolization (TAE) compared with surgery in the management of patients with recurrent nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding (NVUGIB) after failure of endoscopic hemostasis. PATIENTS AND METHODS Publications in English and non-English literatures (OVID, MEDLINE, and EMBASE) and abstracts from major international conferences were searched for studies comparing TAE with surgery for treatment of NVUGIB after endoscopic hemostasis failure. Outcome measures included rebleeding rate, all-cause mortality rate, and need for additional interventions to secure hemostasis. RESULTS From 1234 citations, 6 retrospective comparative studies were included that involved 423 patients (TAE, 182, 56 % male; surgery, 241, 68 % male). TAE patients were older (mean age, TAE 75, surgery, 68). The risk of rebleeding was significantly higher in TAE patients compared with surgically treated patients (relative risk [RR] 1.82, 95 % confidence interval [95 %CI] 1.23 - 2.67), with no statistically significant heterogeneity among the included studies (P = 0.66, I (2) = 0.0 %). After sensitivity analysis excluding studies with a large age difference between the two groups, a higher risk of bleeding remained in the TAE group (RR 2.64, 95 %CI] 1.48 - 4.71). No significant difference in mortality (RR 0.87, 95 %CI 0.59 - 1.29) or requirement for additional interventions (RR 1.67, 95 %CI 0.75 - 3.70) was shown between the two groups. CONCLUSION A higher rebleeding rate was observed after TAE, suggesting surgery more definitively secured hemostasis, with no significant difference in mortality rate or requirement of additional interventions. The TAE patients were older and in poorer health, thus future randomized studies are needed for accurate comparison of the two modalities.
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- Moe Kyaw
- Institute of Digestive Diseases, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong,Corresponding author Moe Kyaw, MBBS, MSc, MRCP, MBA Institute of Digestive DiseasesThe Chinese University of Hong KongPrince of Wales HospitalShatinHong Kong
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- Institute of Digestive Diseases, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Changi General Hospital, Singapore
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Changi General Hospital, Singapore
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- Institute of Digestive Diseases, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong
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Laursen SB, Hansen JM, Andersen PE, Schaffalitzky de Muckadell OB. Supplementary arteriel embolization an option in high-risk ulcer bleeding--a randomized study. Scand J Gastroenterol 2014; 49:75-83. [PMID: 24256098 DOI: 10.3109/00365521.2013.854829] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVE One of the major challenges in peptic ulcer bleeding (PUB) is rebleeding which is associated with up to a fivefold increase in mortality. We examined if supplementary transcatheter arterial embolization (STAE) performed after achieved endoscopic hemostasis improves outcome in patients with high-risk ulcers. MATERIAL AND METHODS The study was designed as a non-blinded, parallel group, randomized-controlled trial and performed in a university hospital setting. Patients admitted with PUB from Forrest Ia - IIb ulcers controlled by endoscopic therapy were randomized (1:1 ratio) to STAE of the bleeding artery within 24 h or continued standard treatment. Randomization was stratified according to stigmata of hemorrhage. Patients were followed for 30 days. Primary outcome was a composite endpoint where patients were classified into five groups based on transfusion requirement, development of rebleeding, need of hemostatic intervention and mortality. Secondary outcomes were rebleeding, number of blood transfusions received, duration of admission and mortality. RESULTS Totally 105 patients were included. Of the 49 patients allocated to STAE 31 underwent successful STAE. There was no difference in composite endpoint. Two versus eight patients re-bled in the STAE and control group, respectively (Intention-to-treat analysis; p = .10). After adjustment for possible imbalances a strong trend was noted between STAE and rate of rebleeding (p = .079). CONCLUSIONS STAE is potentially useful for preventing rebleeding in high-risk PUB. STAE can safely be performed in selected cases with high risk of rebleeding. Further studies are needed in order to confirm these findings; ClincialTrials.gov number, NCT01125852.
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- Stig Borbjerg Laursen
- Department of Medical Gastroenterology, Odense University Hospital , Søndre Boulevard 29, 5000 Odense C , Denmark
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Lu Y, Loffroy R, Lau JYW, Barkun A. Multidisciplinary management strategies for acute non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Br J Surg 2013; 101:e34-50. [PMID: 24277160 DOI: 10.1002/bjs.9351] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/24/2013] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND The modern management of acute non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding is centred on endoscopy, with recourse to interventional radiology and surgery in refractory cases. The appropriate use of intervention to optimize outcomes is reviewed. METHODS A literature search was undertaken of PubMed and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials between January 1990 and April 2013 using validated search terms (with restrictions) relevant to upper gastrointestinal bleeding. RESULTS Appropriate and adequate resuscitation, and risk stratification using validated scores should be initiated at diagnosis. Coagulopathy should be corrected along with blood transfusions, aiming for an international normalized ratio of less than 2·5 to proceed with possible endoscopic haemostasis and a haemoglobin level of 70 g/l (excluding patients with severe bleeding or ischaemia). Prokinetics and proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) can be administered while awaiting endoscopy, although they do not affect rebleeding, surgery or mortality rates. Endoscopic haemostasis using thermal or mechanical therapies alone or in combination with injection should be used in all patients with high-risk stigmata (Forrest I-IIb) within 24 h of presentation (possibly within 12 h if there is severe bleeding), followed by a 72-h intravenous infusion of PPI that has been shown to decrease further rebleeding, surgery and mortality. A second attempt at endoscopic haemostasis is generally made in patients with rebleeding. Uncontrolled bleeding should be treated with targeted or empirical transcatheter arterial embolization. Surgical intervention is required in the event of failure of endoscopic and radiological measures. Secondary PPI prophylaxis when indicated and Helicobacter pylori eradication are necessary to decrease recurrent bleeding, keeping in mind the increased false-negative testing rates in the setting of acute bleeding. CONCLUSION An evidence-based approach with multidisciplinary collaboration is required to optimize outcomes of patients presenting with acute non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding.
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- Y Lu
- Division of Gastroenterology and
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Acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding is a common medical emergency worldwide, a major cause of which are bleeding peptic ulcers. Endoscopic treatment and acid suppression with proton-pump inhibitors are cornerstones in the management of the disease, and both treatments have been shown to reduce mortality. The role of emergency surgery continues to diminish. In specialised centres, radiological intervention is increasingly used in patients with severe and recurrent bleeding who do not respond to endoscopic treatment. Despite these advances, mortality from the disorder has remained at around 10%. The disease often occurs in elderly patients with frequent comorbidities who use antiplatelet agents, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and anticoagulants. The management of such patients, especially those at high cardiothrombotic risk who are on anticoagulants, is a challenge for clinicians. We summarise the published scientific literature about the management of patients with bleeding peptic ulcers, identify directions for future clinical research, and suggest how mortality can be reduced.
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- James Y W Lau
- Institute of Digestive Diseases, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.
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Lau JY. Evidence-based management of patients with acute non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding. GASTROINTESTINAL INTERVENTION 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.gii.2012.09.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Loffroy R, Estivalet L, Cherblanc V, Sottier D, Guiu B, Cercueil JP, Krausé D. Transcatheter embolization as the new reference standard for endoscopically unmanageable upper gastrointestinal bleeding. World J Gastrointest Surg 2012; 4:223-7. [PMID: 23467300 PMCID: PMC3587468 DOI: 10.4240/wjgs.v4.i10.223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2012] [Revised: 09/15/2012] [Accepted: 10/01/2012] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Acute nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) is a major medical emergency problem associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Endoscopy is considered the first method of choice to detect and treat UGIB. Endoscopic therapy usually achieves primary hemostasis, but 10%-30% of these patients have repeat bleeding. In patients in whom hemostasis is not achieved with endoscopic techniques, treatment with transcatheter angiographic embolization (TAE) or surgery is needed. Surgical intervention is usually an expeditious and gratifying endeavor, but it can be associated with high operative mortality rates. A large number of studies support the use of TAE as salvage therapy as an alternative to surgery. However, few studies have compared the results of TAE with that of emergency surgery in terms of efficiency, the frequency of repeat bleeding, and complications. Recently, Ang et al retrospectively compared the outcome of TAE and surgery as salvage therapy of UGIB after failed endoscopic treatment. There were no significant differences in 30 d mortality, complication rates and length of stay although higher rebleeding rates were observed after TAE compared with surgery. In this commentary, we discuss the advantages and drawbacks of these two therapeutic strategies for UGIB. We also attempt to define the exact role of TAE for acute nonvariceal UGIB.
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- Romaric Loffroy
- Romaric Loffroy, Louis Estivalet, Violaine Cherblanc, Damien Sottier, Boris Guiu, Jean-Pierre Cercueil, Denis Krausé, Department of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, University of Dijon School of Medicine, Bocage Teaching Hospital, 21079 Dijon Cedex, France
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Wang YL, Cheng YS, Liu LZ, He ZH, Ding KH. Emergency transcatheter arterial embolization for patients with acute massive duodenal ulcer hemorrhage. World J Gastroenterol 2012; 18:4765-70. [PMID: 23002347 PMCID: PMC3442216 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v18.i34.4765] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2011] [Revised: 02/02/2012] [Accepted: 05/06/2012] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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AIM: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of emergency transcatheter arterial embolization (ETAE) for patients with acute massive duodenal ulcer hemorrhage.
METHODS: Twenty-nine consecutive patients with acute massive bleeding of duodenal ulcer were admitted to our hospital from 2006 to 2011. Superselective angiography of the celiac and gastroduodenal arteries was performed to find out the bleeding sites before ETAE, then, embolotherapy was done with gelatin sponge particles or microstrips via a 5 French angiographic catheter or 3 French microcatheter. After ETAE, further superior mesenteric arteriography was undertaken in case collateral circulation supplied areas of the duodenal ulcer. Technical and clinical success rates were analyzed. Changes in the mucous membrane were observed using endoscopy following ETAE.
RESULTS: Angiography showed active bleeding with extravasation of contrast medium in seven cases with a 24% positive rate of celiac artery bleeding, and in 19 cases with a 65.5% rate of gastroduodenal artery bleeding. There were no angiographic signs of bleeding in three patients who underwent endoscopy prior to ETAE. Twenty-six patients achieved immediate hemostasis and technical success rate reached 90%. No hemostasis was observed in 27 patients within 30 d after ETAE and clinical success rate was 93%. Recurrent hemorrhage occurred in two patients who drank a lot of wine who were treated by a second embolotherapy in the same way. Five patients underwent transient ischem with light abdominal pain under xiphoid, spontaneous restoration without special treatment. No mucous necrosis happened to 29 cases for ischem of gastroduodenal arteries embolized.
CONCLUSION: ETAE is an effective and safe measure to control acute massive bleeding of duodenal ulcer.
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Katano T, Mizoshita T, Senoo K, Sobue S, Takada H, Sakamoto T, Mochiduki H, Ozeki T, Kato A, Matsunami K, Ito K, Joh T. The efficacy of transcatheter arterial embolization as the first-choice treatment after failure of endoscopic hemostasis and endoscopic treatment resistance factors. Dig Endosc 2012; 24:364-9. [PMID: 22925291 DOI: 10.1111/j.1443-1661.2012.01285.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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AIM The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate the efficacy of transcatheter arterial embolization (TAE) as the first-choice treatment in patients with bleeding peptic ulcer after the failure of endoscopic hemostasis. An additional objective was to clarify endoscopic treatment resistance factors. METHODS Between April 2004 and December 2010, 554 patients were admitted to Kasugai Municipal Hospital for necessary endoscopic hemostasis for bleeding gastric ulcer or duodenal ulcer. In the patients for whom endoscopic hemostasis failed, TAE was attempted. If TAE failed, the patients underwent surgery. The backgrounds of the patients in whom endoscopic treatment was successful and in whom it failed were compared. RESULTS TAE was attempted in 15 patients (2.7%). In 12 (80.0%) of 15 patients, embolization with coils was successful. In one patient (6.7%), embolization was ineffective. This patient underwent emergent salvage surgery. In two (13.3%) of 15 patients, no extravasation was observed during arteriography. These patients were cured with medication. In two patients, ulcer perforation was observed during endoscopy after rebleeding. These patients underwent surgery. In total, 3 (0.5%) of 554 patients underwent surgery. No recurrent bleeding was observed after TAE. Hemoglobin level <8 g/dL at presentation (P = 0.02), Rockall score ≥7 at presentation (P = 0.002), and Forrest class Ia/Ib at initial endoscopic hemostasis (P < 0.001) were found to be independent significant endoscopic treatment resistance factors. CONCLUSIONS TAE is a safe and effective first-choice treatment for patients in whom endoscopic hemostasis has failed.
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- Takahito Katano
- Department of Gastroenterology and Metabolism, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Japan.
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Management of nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Gastrointest Endosc Clin N Am 2011; 21:721-30. [PMID: 21944421 DOI: 10.1016/j.giec.2011.07.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Early surgical involvement in the management of a patient at high risk for recurrent bleeding, despite endoscopic intervention, is often optimal to assure continuity of care. Close collaboration of the surgical team with gastroenterologic endoscopy teams greatly benefits the patient. A detailed description of the location of the bleeding process is of great help for the surgeon as surgical decision making will be influenced by the distance from the gastroesophageal junction or pylorus, location on the anterior or posterior wall, greater or lesser curvature or incisura, and the size of the process.
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A comparison of angiographic embolization with surgery after failed endoscopic hemostasis to bleeding peptic ulcers. Gastrointest Endosc 2011; 73:900-8. [PMID: 21288512 DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2010.11.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 97] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2010] [Accepted: 11/15/2010] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND In patients with bleeding peptic ulcers in whom endoscopic hemostasis fails, surgery usually follows. Transarterial embolization (TAE) has been proposed as an alternative. OBJECTIVE To compare the outcomes of TAE and salvage surgery for patients with peptic ulcers in whom endoscopic hemostasis failed. DESIGN Retrospective study. SETTING A university hospital. PATIENTS Patients with peptic ulcer bleeding in whom endoscopic hemostasis failed. INTERVENTIONS TAE and surgery as salvage of peptic ulcer bleeding. MAIN OUTCOMES MEASUREMENTS All-cause mortality, rebleeding, reintervention, and complication rate. RESULTS Thirty-two patients underwent TAE and 56 underwent surgery. In those who underwent TAE, the bleeding vessels were gastroduodenal artery (25 patients), left gastric artery (4 patients), right gastric artery (2 patients), and splenic artery (1 patient). Active extravasation was seen in 15 patients (46.9%). Embolization was attempted in 26 patients, and angiographic coiling was successful in 23 patients (88.5%). Bleeding recurred in 11 patients (34.4%) in the TAE group and in 7 patients (12.5%) in the surgery group (P=.01). More complications were observed in patients who underwent surgery (40.6% vs 67.9%, P=.01). There was no difference in 30-day mortality (25% vs 30.4%, P=.77), mean length of hospital stay (17.3 vs 21.6 days, P=.09), and need for transfusion (15.6 vs 14.2 units, P=.60) between the TAE and surgery groups. LIMITATIONS Retrospective study. CONCLUSIONS In patients with ulcer bleeding after failed endoscopic hemostasis, TAE reduces the need for surgery without increasing the overall mortality and is associated with fewer complications.
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Climate of confrontation. Health groups urge Congress: let EPA oversee greenhouse gases. Presse Med 2010; 40:123-5. [PMID: 21033003 DOI: 10.1016/j.lpm.2010.09.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2010] [Revised: 08/26/2010] [Accepted: 09/06/2010] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Health organizations have a new cause after helping push through the reform law: climate change. They see it as a public health issue since rising temperatures can create health hazards. "Any action that interferes with or dilutes EPA's efforts will have a very negative effect on our public health," says Nancy Hughes, left, of the American Nurses Association.
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