Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Endoscopic Hemostasis

Control of bleeding performed through the channel of the endoscope. Techniques include use of lasers, heater probes, bipolar electrocoagulation, and local injection. Endoscopic hemostasis is commonly used to treat bleeding esophageal and gastrointestinal varices and ulcers.

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Control of bleeding performed through the channel of the endoscope. Techniques include use of lasers, heater probes, bipolar electrocoagulation, and local injection. Endoscopic hemostasis is commonly used to treat bleeding esophageal and gastrointestinal varices and ulcers.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Hemostasis, Endoscopic
  • Endoscopic Hemostases
  • Hemostases, Endoscopic

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17 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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coordinate with disease /ther, not /surg

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92

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Previous Indexing

  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage/surgery (1976-1991)
  • Hemostasis, Surgical (1985-1991)
  • Hemostatic Techniques (1976-1991)

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  1. E02w.520.425

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Endoscopic Hemostasis. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D016558. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D016558
  2. Endoscopic Hemostasis. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q73526123