Empiric Transcatheter Embolization for Acute Arterial Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding: A Meta-Analysis
Qian Yu, Brian Funaki, Rakesh Navuluri, Steven Zangan, Amanda Zhang, David Cao, Jeffrey A. Leef, Osman Ahmed
Abstract
According to all available published evidence, empiric embolization assessed with endoscopic or preprocedural imaging findings (or both) appears to be as effective as targeted embolization in preventing rebleeding and mortality in patients with angiographically negative acute UGIB. Because of its favorable safety profile, empiric embolization should be considered for patients in this clinical scenario.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineEmbolizationArterial EmbolizationSurgeryGeneral surgeryGastrointestinal Bleeding Diagnosis and TreatmentGastrointestinal disorders and treatmentsAbdominal vascular conditions and treatments