Lower gastrointestinal bleeding endoscopic intervention

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] ; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Ganti M.B.B.S. [2]

Overview

Endoscopic Intervention

• Endoscopic Intervention is the best initial step in the management of lower gastrointestinal bleeding and considered as the most direct and effective approach.
• Indicated in all cases of gastrointestinal bleeding.
• Common complications include perforation of the luminal wall, resulting in peritonitis and sepsis and failure to control bleeding.

Argon plasma coagulation

• Argon plasma coagulation uses ionized argon gas to causes tissue coagulation. A high-frequency electrical current is conducted through the gas to ionize it.
• Argon plasma coagulation is safe and easier to use
• Submucosal saline cushions are administered prior to APC treatment to reduce the risk of deeper wall injury.
• Coagulopathies has to be corrected before APC treatment.

Bipolar or Heater probe

• Bipolar or Heater probe provides controlled coagulation by a applying a heater probe to site of bleeding