Short- and Long-Term Results of Transcatheter Embolization for Massive Arterial Hemorrhage from Gastroduodenal Ulcers Not Controlled by Endoscopic Hemostasis

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND AIM: Severe bleeding from gastrointestinal ulcers is a life-threatening event that is difficult to manage when endoscopic treatment fails. Transcatheter embolization has been suggested as an alternative treatment in this situation. The present study reports on the efficacy and long-term outcomes of transcatheter embolization after failed endoscopic treatments were assessed in high-operative-risk patients.