Peptic Ulcers

Studies from S.A. Taghavi et al provide new data on peptic ulcers

Published in Pharma Investments, Ventures and Law Weekly, December 6th, 2009

"Several combination endoscopic therapies are currently in use. The present study aimed to compare argon plasma coagulation (APC) + adrenaline injection (AI) with hemoclips + AI for the treatment of high-risk bleeding peptic ulcers," scientists writing in the Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology report.

"In a prospective randomized trial, 172 patients with major stigmata of peptic ulcer bleeding were randomly assigned to receive APC + AI (n=89) or hemoclips + AI (n=83). In the event of rebleeding, the initial modality was used again. in whom treatment or retreatment was unsuccessful underwent emergency surgery. The primary end point of rebleeding rate and...

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Source: Pharma Investments, Ventures and Law Weekly (2009-12-06)

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