title: Transcatheter embolization for the treatment of upper gastrointestinal bleeding.
abstract: Over the past 20 years, the treatment of upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) that is refractory to endoscopic treatment has been revolutionized by transcatheter embolization. Embolization techniques have evolved with the use of microcatheters and new embolic materials. The majority of patients are successfully treated by minimally invasive techniques and can avoid having surgery.
authors: Department of Radiology, Stanford University School of Medicine, 300 Pasteur Drive, Stanford, CA 94305, USA. j.frisoli@stanford.edu
authors: Joan K
authors: JK
authors: Frisoli
authors: Daniel Y
authors: DY
authors: Sze
authors: Stephen
authors: S
authors: Kee
mesh_terms: D002404:Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D041742:Upper Gastrointestinal Tract / Q000473:pathology*