title: Preventing complications of endoscopic hemostasis in acute upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage.
abstract: Over the last 20 years, endoscopic hemostasis has become the primary method of controlling acute, overt upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage (UGIH) and prevent rebleeding. Although uncommon, procedure-related complications may occur. This article reviews the risks attributable to endoscopic hemostasis in acute UGIH and how to help prevent these complications.
authors.affiliation: Department of Gastroenterology, Rambam Medical Center, Haifa, Israel.
authors.forename: Matti
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Waterman
authors.forename: Ian M
authors.initials: IM
authors.lastname: Gralnek
mesh_terms: D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D016558:Hemostasis, Endoscopic / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D019106:Postoperative Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D016896:Treatment Outcome