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Endoscopic band ligation therapy for upper gastrointestinal bleeding related to Mallory-Weiss syndrome

N Higuchi¹, K Akahoshi, Y Sumida

¹Department of Gastroenterology, Aso Iizuka Hospital, 3-83 Yoshio, Iizuka, Fukuoka, 820-8505, Japan.

Surgical Endoscopy

|May 17, 2006

Abstract

Background:

No consensus exists as to the best endoscopic treatment for Mallory-Weiss syndrome. Endoscopic band ligation is a readily available and easily learned technique. This prospective study evaluated the efficacy and safety of endoscopic band ligation therapy for Mallory-Weiss syndrome.

Methods:

From August 1998 to June 2005, a clinical trial assessed 37 patients with a diagnosis of Mallory-Weiss syndrome who had active bleeding, exposed vessels, or both. Their lesions were treated using endoscopic band ligation.

Results:

Endoscopic band ligation was successful in 36 of 37 cases, with a follow-up period ranging from 1 to 24 months. The remaining patient had severe liver failure and disseminated intravascular coagulation. The patient bled again at 12 h and subsequently died. Except for this case, no recurrent bleeding, perforation, or other complications occurred.

Conclusions:

The study results suggest that endoscopic band ligation is an effective, safe, and easily learned procedure for treating upper gastrointestinal bleeding related to Mallory-Weiss syndrome.

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