Endoscopic haemostasis for non-variceal upper gastrointestinal haemorrhage |
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Authors: | R J Steele |
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Affiliation: | Department of Surgery, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Foresterhill, UK. |
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Abstract: | Endoscopic haemostasis can be effective in non-variceal upper gastrointestinal haemorrhage, and should be regarded as potential front-line treatment. Diverse methods are available, and although no single technique has become firmly established, current evidence favours thermal coagulation and injection therapy. |
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