title: Mechanical Hemostasis Techniques in Nonvariceal Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding.
abstract: One of the most important advances in gastroenterology has been the use of endoscopic hemostasis techniques to control nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding, particularly when high-risk stigmata are present. Several options are available, including injection therapy, sprays/topical agents, electrocautery, and mechanical methods. The method chosen depends on the nature of the lesion and experience of the endoscopist. This article reviews the available mechanical hemostatic modalities.
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA. Electronic address: brockas@musc.edu.
authors.forename: Andrew S
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Brock
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA. Electronic address: rockey@musc.edu.
authors.forename: Don C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Rockey
mesh_terms: D004564:Electrocoagulation / Q000379:methods*; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000601:surgery*; D016558:Hemostasis, Endoscopic / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans
keywords: Band; Endoloop; Hemoclip; Hemorrhage; High risk; Ligation; Stigmata