Role of thalidomide in angiodysplasia-related gastrointestinal bleeding: a systematic review

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Junaid Khan · Peninsula Regional Medical Center

Amna Yousaf Shah · University at Buffalo, State University of New York

Aamir Khan

Ruqaiya Shahid Raja · Dar Al-Shifa Hospital

Zubair Ahmed · Our Lady of Fatima Hospital

Mahad Shahid Raja

Simona Eng · Peninsula Regional Medical Center

Qamar Iqbal

Abstract

Thalidomide appears effective in reducing bleeding episodes in angiodysplasia-related GI bleeding. However, heterogeneity in dosing, outcome definitions, and safety reporting highlights the need for larger, standardized trials to clarify optimal treatment strategies and long-term safety.

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Gastrointestinal Bleeding Diagnosis and Treatment Vascular Malformations and Hemangiomas Platelet Disorders and Treatments

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Published in: Frontiers in Gastroenterology

Volume 5, pp. 1669563-1669563

DOI: 10.3389/fgstr.2026.1669563

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Role of thalidomide in angiodysplasia-related gastrointestinal bleeding: a systematic review

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