Karna R, Hans B, Nasereddin T, Chaudhary D, Dhawan M. Comparison of mechanical and thermal therapy in upper gastrointestinal bleeding: an analysis of efficacy outcomes.
Proc AMIA Symp 2024;
37:734-741. [PMID:
39165805 PMCID:
PMC11332638 DOI:
10.1080/08998280.2024.2381180]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2024] [Revised: 07/04/2024] [Accepted: 07/07/2024] [Indexed: 08/22/2024] Open
Abstract
Background
Nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding (NVUGIB) is a complication of dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) and direct oral anticoagulant therapy (DOAC). There is a lack of data comparing mechanical therapy (clips) with thermal therapy in this population.
Methods
We conducted a retrospective chart review of patients undergoing urgent/emergent endoscopy for NVUGIB while being on DAPT or DOAC. Patients who had DAPT/DOAC held as per American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy guidelines were excluded from the study.
Results
A total of 122 patients were included in the study. There was no difference in primary hemostasis, rebleeding rate, rescue hemostatic procedure, and 30-day mortality between the mechanical and thermal therapy groups. The mechanical therapy group had a significantly higher rate of prolonged length of stay (61.2% vs 38.9%, P = 0.02), serious clinical outcomes (56% vs 37.5%, P = 0.04), and intensive care unit admissions (50% vs 20.8%, P = 0.001) than the thermal therapy group.
Conclusion
Patients on DAPT/DOAC presenting with NVUGIB can undergo mechanical or thermal endoscopic intervention without a significant difference in achieving primary hemostasis, rebleeding, requiring a secondary procedure, or mortality outcomes.
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