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.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 219-225 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | British Journal of Surgery |
Volume | 76 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1989 |
Keywords
- Electrocoagulation
- Endoscopy
- Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
- Hemostasis, Surgical
- Humans
- Light Coagulation