Supplementary Angiographic Embolization for Peptic Ulcer Bleeding

Supplementary Angiographic Embolization for Peptic Ulcer Bleeding: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Peptic ulcer bleeding is a common disorder. Despite optimal endoscopic and medical treatment, there is a high risk of rebleeding and high mortality. In this study the investigators examine whether combined endoscopic haemostasis and angiographic embolization resolves in a better outcome than the traditional use of endoscopic haemostasis alone. The study is a randomised controlled trail.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Clinical signs of upper GI-bleeding
• Endoscopic verified high-risk ulcer (Forrest I-IIb)
• Primary haemostasis achieved

Exclusion Criteria:

• Expected lifetime < 1 month
• Upper GI-cancer found at endoscopy