Can endoscopic injection of epinephrine prevent surgery in gastroduodenal ulcer bleeding? An analysis of 107 cases

Ertekin C., Yanar H., Taviloglu K., Guloglu R., ALİMOĞLU O.

doi:10.1089/1092642041255513

Can endoscopic injection of epinephrine prevent surgery in gastroduodenal ulcer bleeding? An analysis of 107 cases

Ertekin C., Yanar H., Taviloglu K., Guloglu R., ALİMOĞLU O.

JOURNAL OF LAPAROENDOSCOPIC & ADVANCED SURGICAL TECHNIQUES-PART A, cilt.14, ss.147-152, 2004 (SCI İndekslerine Giren Dergi)

Cilt numarası: 14 Konu: 3
Basım Tarihi: 2004
Doi Numarası: 10.1089/1092642041255513
Dergi Adı: JOURNAL OF LAPAROENDOSCOPIC & ADVANCED SURGICAL TECHNIQUES-PART A
Sayfa Sayısı: ss.147-152

Özet

Background: Gastroduodenal ulcers are still a common cause of severe upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Endoscopy has gained popularity worldwide over conventional open surgery for the treatment of upper gastrointestinal bleeding. This study aims to assess the efficacy of endoscopic injection of epinephrine in the treatment of gastroduodenal ulcer bleeding.