Efficacy of a novel self-assembling peptide hemostatic gel as rescue therapy for refractory acute gastrointestinal bleeding.
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DOI: 10.1055/a-1145-3412
Abstract: BACKGROUND  Acute gastrointestinal bleeding (AGIB) results in significant morbidity and mortality. Topical hemostatic products have been developed for endoscopic use to help in the management of difficult bleeding. Our aim was to demonstrate the ease… read more here.
Keywords: gastrointestinal bleeding; purastat; efficacy; acute gastrointestinal ... See more keywords
Endoscopically delivered Purastat for the treatment of severe haemorrhagic radiation proctopathy: a service evaluation of a new endoscopic treatment for a challenging condition
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DOI: 10.1136/flgastro-2020-101735
Abstract: Background A total of 30 000 people are treated with pelvic radiotherapy annually in the UK. Rectal bleeding is common following pelvic radiotherapy and one of the main causes is radiation proctopathy (RP). Six per… read more here.
Keywords: service evaluation; radiation proctopathy; purastat; treatment ... See more keywords