The role of hemospray in the endoscopic treatment of non variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding; initial experiences in a tertiary centre gastroenterological unit

Introduction: Early endoscopic diagnosis and endoscopic haemostasis are essential tasks in cases with acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB). Hemospray is a novel modality in endoscopic treatment of UGIB. The aim of our retrospective analyses was to evaluate the role and efficacy of Hemospray treatment in acute upper non variceal bleeders referred to our tertiary centre gastroenterological and endoscopy unit. Method: Hemospray as an endoscopic haemostatic modality is available in our unit since June 2013. Hemospray powder was sprayed via a 7 or 10 French catheter inserted through the endoscope channel targ…