Efficacy of a novel self-assembling peptide hemostatic gel as rescue therapy for refractory acute gastrointestinal bleeding

202092 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Germana de Nucci · Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale Lariana

R. Reati · Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale Lariana

Ilaria Arena · Aziende Socio Sanitaria Territoriale Rhodense

Cristina Bezzio · Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale Lariana

Massimo Devani · Aziende Socio Sanitaria Territoriale Rhodense

C. Della Corte · Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale Lariana

D Morganti

Abstract

PuraStat is feasible, safe, and effective in controlling different types of gastrointestinal hemorrhage after failure of conventional hemostatic methods. Its application also does not hinder continuing endotherapy.

Topics & Keywords

Gastrointestinal Bleeding Diagnosis and Treatment Gastrointestinal Tumor Research and Treatment Hemostasis and retained surgical items

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Endoscopy

Volume 52, Issue 09, pp. 773-779

DOI: 10.1055/a-1145-3412

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