Clin Endosc.  2019 Sep;52(5):401-406. 10.5946/ce.2018.103.

Endoscopic Hemostasis for Non-Variceal Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding: New Frontiers

• Kichler A
• Jang S

• KMID: 2464659
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5946/ce.2018.103

Abstract

Non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding (NVUGIB) refers to blood loss from the gastrointestinal tract proximal to the ligament of Treitz due to lesions that are non-variceal in origin. The distinction of the bleeding source as non-variceal is important in numerous aspects, but none more so than endoscopic approaches for successful hemostasis. When a patient presents with acute overt blood loss, NVUGIB is a medical emergency, which requires immediate intervention. There have been major strides in pharmacologic and endoscopic interventions for successful induction and remission of hemostasis in the last two decades. Despite achieving tangible improvements, the burden of the disease and the consequent mortality remain high. To address endoscopic outcomes better, several new technologies have emerged and have been subsequently incorporated to the armamentarium of hemostatic tools. This study aims to provide a succinct review on novel technologies for endoscopic hemostasis.

Keyword

Endoscopy; Hemostasis; Peptic ulcer; Gastrointestinal hemorrhage

MeSH Terms

Emergencies
Endoscopy
Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
Gastrointestinal Tract
Hemorrhage*
Hemostasis
Hemostasis, Endoscopic*
Humans
Ligaments
Mortality
Peptic Ulcer

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