Effect of Endoscopic Ethanol Injection in Upper G-I Bleeding.
- Author:
Hak Rhim CHOI
;
Byung Woog LEE
;
Jung Il LEE
;
Young Woon CHANG
;
Rin CHANG
;
Young Il MIN
- Publication Type:Original Article
- MeSH:
Ethanol*;
Hemorrhage*;
Hemostasis;
Hemostatic Techniques;
Humans;
Japan
- From:Korean Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
1986;6(1):1-4
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Upper G-I bleeding is a dangerous situation and effeetive control method without surgery is desirable. A hemostatic technique utilizing the dehydrating and fixative properties of pure ethanol was developed in Japan. This technique was performed through an endoscopic injector, in divided dose of 0,1 ~ 0.2 ml into several spots in the area surrounding the bleeding vessel in patients upper G-I bleeding excluding esophageal varies. We applieii this technique in treatment of 11 cases showing active bleeding of fresh blood clots. Rebleeding occurred in 2 cases(20%) and complete hemostasis was achieved in 9 cases(80%). We think this technique is safe and simple as an endoscopic hemostatic measure.
