Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8732254 | Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy | 2017 | 13 Pages |
Abstract
The first line of therapy for gastrointestinal bleeding is endoscopic treatment. However, there is a subset of patients in whom standard endoscopic hemostatic treatment fails or is considered unsuitable. Historically, these patients underwent surgical or interventional radiologic procedures to manage the refractory bleed. Endoscopic ultrasound has recently been used to help detect and offer alternative approaches to treatment and potentially improve patient outcome for these difficult-to-treat lesions. This article serves as a review of the novel endoscopic ultrasound techniques used to treat gastrointestinal bleeding.
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Authors
Larissa L. MD, Michael J. MD,