Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Surgery and gastrointestinal bleeding

C S Chung1

  • 1Endoscopy Center, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong.

Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics of North America
|February 12, 1998
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

VA TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER PROGRAM RESPONDS TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC.

Technology and innovation·2022
Same author

Advanced criticality assessment method for sewer pipeline assets.

Water science and technology : a journal of the International Association on Water Pollution Research·2013
Same author

Elevated serum lipoprotein(a) as a potential predictor for combined intracranial and extracranial artery stenosis in patients with ischemic stroke.

Atherosclerosis·2010
Same author

Influence of nonuniform amplitude on the optical transfer function.

Applied optics·2010
Same author

Transcortical sensory aphasia following a left frontal lobe infarction probably due to anomalously represented language areas.

Journal of clinical neuroscience : official journal of the Neurosurgical Society of Australasia·2009
Same author

Versatile polychromatic dynamic testbed for optical disks.

Applied optics·2008
Same journal

Transform-The Path Forward: Endoscopy and the Science of Expertise.

Gastrointestinal endoscopy clinics of North America·2026
Same journal

Ushering in a New Era of Training in Endoscopy.

Gastrointestinal endoscopy clinics of North America·2026
Same journal

Where Do We Go from Here: Transforming Teaching Endoscopy Knowledge Using the Expert Performance Approach.

Gastrointestinal endoscopy clinics of North America·2026
Same journal

Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Endoscopy Training.

Gastrointestinal endoscopy clinics of North America·2026
Same journal

From Expert to Educator: Translating Expert Performance into Teachable Competencies Through Trainer Development in Endoscopic Simulation.

Gastrointestinal endoscopy clinics of North America·2026
Same journal

Implementing Endoscopy Simulation Nationally.

Gastrointestinal endoscopy clinics of North America·2026
See all related articles

Therapeutic endoscopy is the primary treatment for acute ulcer bleeding. Surgery is reserved for cases where endoscopic methods fail or rebleeding occurs, with techniques varying by ulcer size.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Therapeutic endoscopy is now the primary treatment for acute ulcer bleeding.
  • The prevalence of Helicobacter pylori as a cause of ulcers influences treatment strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To re-evaluate the indications and surgical choices for acute ulcer bleeding in the context of advanced endoscopic therapies.
  • To determine optimal surgical interventions when endoscopic hemostasis is insufficient.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current clinical practice and literature regarding endoscopic and surgical management of acute ulcer bleeding.
  • Analysis of patient outcomes based on the chosen hemostatic method (endoscopic vs. surgical).

Main Results:

  • Endoscopic intervention remains the first-line treatment for acute ulcer bleeding.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Surgical intervention is indicated for uncontrolled bleeding or rebleeding post-endoscopy.
  • Surgical techniques, such as undersewing, excision, or gastrectomy, are selected based on ulcer size and complexity to ensure hemostasis.

    • Conclusions:

    • The established indications for surgical intervention in acute ulcer bleeding remain valid.
    • The choice of surgical procedure should prioritize expedient and permanent bleeding control.
    • Gastrectomy may be necessary for larger ulcers requiring complex surgical management.