Abstract
Upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) is the most common emergency condition in gastroenterology. Although peptic ulcer and esophagogastric varices are the predominant causes, other conditions account for up to 50% of UGIBs. These conditions, among others, include angiodysplasia, Dieulafoy and Mallory-Weiss lesions, gastric antral vascular ectasia, and Cameron lesions. Upper GI cancer as well as lesions of the biliary tract and pancreas may also result in severe UGIB. This article provides an overview of the endoscopic management of these lesions, including the role of novel therapeutic modalities such as hemostatic powder and over-the-scope-clips.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 707-719 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Journal | Gastroenterology Clinics of North America |
Volume | 43 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Dec 1 2014 |
Externally published | Yes |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2014 Elsevier Inc.
ASJC Scopus Subject Areas
- Gastroenterology
Keywords
- Angiodysplasia
- Dieulafoy
- Gastric cancer
- GAVE
- Hemospray
- OTSC
- UGIB