Korean J Gastrointest Endosc.  1988 Nov;8(2):127-132.

Clinical Evaluation of Endoscopic Microwave Coagulation Therapy for Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding

• Kim JS
• Lim SB
• Kim JH
• Cho SW
• Shim CS

Abstract

The hemostatic effect of endoscopic microwave coagulation method for upper gastrointestinal bleeding was evaluated clinically. Hemostasis over 72 hours was achieved in 18 of 20 cases (90%) with upper gastrointestinal bleeding by the endoscopic microwave coagulation method. It is noteworthy that this method was effective in all 4 cases of pulsatile bleeding from exposed vessels. We conclude that this method is useful for emergency endoscopic hemostasis on upper gastrointestinal bleeding, especially bleeding from exposed vessels.

MeSH Terms

Emergencies
Hemorrhage*
Hemostasis
Hemostasis, Endoscopic
Microwaves*