Upper Gi Tract
‘Lack of quality evidence’ to support prolonged vasoconstrictor use for variceal bleeding
PHILADELPHIA — Use of vasoconstrictors for up to 120 hours following endoscopic variceal ligation for acute variceal bleeding failed to demonstrate additional benefits vs. early discontinuation, according to data.
Over-the-scope clip does not prevent 30-day rebleeding in patients with peptic ulcers
Routine use of over-the-scope clip as primary hemostasis did not decrease 30-day rebleeding compared with conventional therapy in patients with bleeding peptic ulcers at least 15 mm in size, according to research published in Gut.
Endoscopic hemostasis system cleared by FDA for nonvariceal upper GI bleeding
The FDA granted clearance to Medtronic’s endoscopic hemostasis system, Nexpowder, intended to improve visibility and management of upper gastrointestinal bleeding not linked to varices, according to a company press release.
Endoscopy software improves clinical care after EGD
Web-based education decreases need for upper GI tract endoscopy in uninvestigated dyspepsia
Web-based patient education effectively decreased the need for upper gastrointestinal tract endoscopy in patients with uninvestigated dyspepsia, according to a study in JAMA Internal Medicine.