Effectiveness of the polysaccharide hemostatic powder in non‐variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding: Using propensity score matching

• DOI: 10.1111/jgh.14118
• Publication Date: 2018-02-07T22:16:56Z
• Authors: Jun Chul Park; Yeong Jin Kim; Eun Hye Kim; Jinae Lee; Hyun Su Yang; Eun Hwa Kim; Kyu Yeon Hahn; Sung Kwan Shin; Sang Kil Lee; Yong Chan Lee
• Keywords: Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Abstract Background and Aim Recently, the application of hemostatic powder to bleeding site has been used treat active upper gastrointestinal (UGIB). We aimed assess effectiveness polysaccharide (PHP) in patients with non‐variceal UGIB. Methods reviewed prospectively collected 40 UGIB treated PHP therapy between April 2016 January 2017 (PHP group) 303 conventional 2012 October 2014 (conventional group). compared rate successful hemostasis rebleeding two groups after as well before propensity score matching using Glasgow–Blatchford Forrest classification. Results Thirty 60 were included matched groups. Baseline patient characteristics including comorbidities, vital signs, scores similar The immediate 7‐day 30‐day also matching. In subgroup analysis, no significant differences or noted monotherapy combined a method. At 30 days therapy, there PHP‐related complications mortality. Conclusions Given its safety, proved feasible for endoscopic treatment UGIB, having that therapy. may become promising method