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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Endoscopic interventions

Background:

  • Endoscopy is the primary tool for diagnosing and treating upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB).
  • Therapeutic decisions in UGIB depend on identifying stigmata of recent hemorrhage (SRH).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To comprehensively review the principles, indications, instrumentation, techniques, and efficacy of endoscopic hemostasis for UGIB.
  • To analyze the impact of endoscopic therapy on rebleeding rates and clinical outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on endoscopic hemostasis for UGIB.
  • Analysis of data on monotherapy versus combination therapy efficacy.
  • Evaluation of factors influencing endoscopic therapy outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Endoscopic therapy is indicated for major SRH in peptic ulcer disease, but not minor SRH.
  • Monotherapy reduces rebleeding risk to approximately 20%; combination therapy, particularly injection plus ablation or mechanical methods, reduces it to about 10%.
  • Experienced endoscopists performing dual hemostasis decrease rebleeding, surgery needs, transfusions, and hospital stay.

Conclusions:

  • Endoscopic dual hemostasis is highly effective in managing peptic ulcer-related UGIB.
  • Combination endoscopic therapies offer superior risk reduction for rebleeding compared to monotherapy.
  • Optimizing endoscopic hemostasis improves patient outcomes and resource utilization.