Clinical Evaluation of Endoscopic Microwave Coagulation Therapy for Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding.
- Author:
Jong Su KIM
;
Sang Bok LIM
;
Jin Hong KIM
;
Sung Woo CHO
;
Chan Sup SHIM
- Publication Type:Original Article
- MeSH:
Emergencies;
Hemorrhage*;
Hemostasis;
Hemostasis, Endoscopic;
Microwaves*
- From:Korean Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
1988;8(2):127-132
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
The hemostatic effect of endoscopic microwave coagulation method for upper gastrointestinal bleeding was evaluated clinically. Hemostasis over 72 hours was achieved in 18 of 20 cases (90%) with upper gastrointestinal bleeding by the endoscopic microwave coagulation method. It is noteworthy that this method was effective in all 4 cases of pulsatile bleeding from exposed vessels. We conclude that this method is useful for emergency endoscopic hemostasis on upper gastrointestinal bleeding, especially bleeding from exposed vessels.
