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Endoscopy for upper gastrointestinal bleeding: is routine second-look necessary?

Kelvin K F Tsoi¹, Philip W Y Chiu, Joseph J Y Sung

¹Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

Nature Reviews. Gastroenterology & Hepatology

|December 1, 2009

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Routine repeat endoscopy after peptic ulcer bleeding treatment is not recommended. While it can reduce rebleeding, it doesn't impact mortality or surgery rates, and high-dose PPIs may be a better alternative.

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Area of Science:

Gastroenterology
Endoscopy
Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Background:

The efficacy of routine second-look endoscopy following endoscopic hemostasis for peptic ulcer bleeding remains debated.
Evaluating evidence from randomized clinical trials is crucial for informed clinical decision-making.

Approach:

This review systematically examined randomized clinical trials on second-look endoscopy after peptic ulcer bleeding treatment.
Studies were analyzed based on endoscopic hemostasis methods: endoscopic injection or thermal coagulation.
Key outcomes included recurrent bleeding, need for surgery, mortality, blood transfusions, and hospital stay duration.

Key Points:

Second-look endoscopy using a heater probe was associated with a reduced risk of recurrent bleeding.
However, this approach did not demonstrate a significant effect on overall mortality or the necessity for surgical intervention.
High-dose intravenous proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) may potentially eliminate the need for repeat endoscopy in certain patients.

Conclusions:

Routine second-look endoscopy following endoscopic hemostasis for peptic ulcer bleeding is not generally recommended.
While selected high-risk individuals might benefit, the overall evidence does not support its widespread application.
The advent of high-dose intravenous PPIs offers a promising alternative, potentially reducing the need for repeat endoscopic procedures.