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Active gastrointestinal bleeding: use of hemostatic forceps beyond endoscopic submucosal dissection.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20419846     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of the application of hemostatic forceps in active gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding that is not related to endoscopic submucosal dissection. An 86-year-old woman with chronic intake of low-dose aspirin had a Dieulafoy's lesion of the third duodenal portion. Bleeding control with epinephrine injection was unsuccessful. A 60-year-old man presented with a bleeding ulcer in the duodenal bulb. Ten days after combined endotherapy, he had recurrent bleeding from two minimal lesions in the same location. A 66-year-old woman under combined antithrombotic treatment was referred to us for chronic GI bleeding of unexplained origin. Endoscopy revealed active diverticular bleeding in the second duodenal portion. A 61-year-old woman underwent endoscopic mucosal resection of superficial gastric adenocarcinoma, which was complicated with immediate bleeding. In all cases, the blood was washed out using a water-jet-equipped, single-channel gastroscope with a large working channel. The bleeding points were pinched and retracted with hemostatic forceps. Monopolar electrocoagulation was performed using an electrosurgical current generator. Hemostasis was achieved. No complications occurred. In conclusion, hemostatic forceps may be an effective as well as safe alternative approach for active GI bleeding of various origins.
Authors:
Dimitri Coumaros; Niki Tsesmeli
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  World journal of gastroenterology : WJG     Volume:  16     ISSN:  1007-9327     ISO Abbreviation:  World J. Gastroenterol.     Publication Date:  2010 Apr 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-04-26     Completed Date:  2010-07-29     Revised Date:  2010-09-28    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  100883448     Medline TA:  World J Gastroenterol     Country:  China    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  2061-4     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Hepatogastroenterology, University Hospital of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Blood Coagulation
Endoscopy / methods*
Female
Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / surgery*,  therapy*
Gastrointestinal Tract / pathology
Hemorrhage / diagnosis*
Hemostasis
Hemostatics / pharmacology*
Humans
Male
Melena / diagnosis*,  therapy*
Middle Aged
Surgical Instruments
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Hemostatics
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