A systematic review of transarterial embolization versus emergency surgery in treatment of major nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding

Andrew D Beggs, Mark P Dilworth, Susan L Powell, Helen Atherton, Ewen A Griffiths

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Abstract

Emergency surgery or transarterial embolization (TAE) are options for the treatment of recurrent or refractory nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Surgery has the disadvantage of high rates of postoperative morbidity and mortality. Embolization has become more available and has the advantage of avoiding laparotomy in this often unfit and elderly population.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)93-104
Number of pages12
JournalClinical and Experimental Gastroenterology
Volume7
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 16 Apr 2014

Keywords

  • meta-analysis
  • radiology
  • surgery
  • interventional radiology
  • GI hemmorhage

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