Surgicel® (Fibrillar) in Non-variceal UGI Bleeding

The aim of this study is to assess of effect of Surgicel® (Fibrillar) for preventing delayed bleeding after endoscopic hemostasis in non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients with non variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding proven by esophagogastroduodenoscopy
• Patients with active bleeding (Forrest classification Ia or Ib or IIa)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with upper gastrointestinal tract malignancy
• Patients with acute severe illness
• Coagulopathy: liver cirrhosis, thrombocytopenia
• Pregnant women