Endoscopic Treatment of Recurrent Upper GI Bleeding: OTSC [Over the Scope Clip] Versus Standard Therapy

Endoscopic Treatment of Recurrent Upper GI Bleeding From Gastroduodenal Ulcers: OTSC [Over the Scope Clip] Versus Standard Therapy

Prospective-randomized trial. Patients with recurrent bleeding from gastroduodenal ulcers are randomized into either endoscopic treatment with the OTSC [Over The Scope Clip] or endoscopic standard therapy. Hypothesis: Endoscopic therapy with OTSC is superior to standard therapy regarding technical success and rebleeding.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Recurrence of bleeding from gastroduodenal ulcers

Exclusion Criteria:

• Malignant ulcers, variceal bleeding, patients younger than 18 years, lesions not suitable for treatment with OTSC