Non-surgical Control of Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Abstract

The non-surgical methods to control upper gastrointestinal bleeding include some recently developed endoscopic techniques (laser photocoagulation and electrocoagulation). Among drugs proposed to be effective in controlling upper gastrointestinal bleeding, somatostatin is considered particularly promising. The experience with these techniques and with somatostatin is reviewed.

Key Words:

• Laser photocoagulation
• electrocoagulation
• effectivity
• costs
• safety
• somatostatin