Efficacy of Rifaximin in Treatment of Cirrhotic Gastroesophageal Variceal Bleeding
CirrhosisEsophageal and Gastric Varices1 moreThe purpose of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of Rifaximin in the treatment of cirrhotic gastroesophageal variceal bleeding.
Efficacy of a Novel Hemostatic Powder in GI Bleeding
Gastrointestinal BleedingHemospray™ is a new endoscopic hemostatic powder. Aims of this multicenter prospective study is to determine effectiveness of Hemospray™ on short and medium term in different clinical situations, predictive factors of rebleeding after Hemospray™ application, and feasibility of the application of hemostatic powder in routine clinical practice studying in a large sample of patients.
Follow-up of Glypressin (Terlipressin) Clinical Efficacy in the Treatment of Bleeding Oesophageal...
Gastrointestinal BleedingOesophageal VaricesTerlipressin is an effective and safe treatment for bleeding caused by rupture of oesophageal varices, which are life-threatening complications of liver cirrhosis. Oesophageal varices are abnormal dilatation of veins occurring in the lower oesophagus, which can develop in patients with cirrhosis. Bleeding caused by rupture of these varices is a life-threatening complication with mortality between 20-50%. Such bleeding can be treated with drug therapy and/or endoscopic; endoscopic therapy consists of a flexible tube equipped with a camera at the terminal end, allowing for visualizing and treating the oesophageal varices. In this study, investigators will evaluate the safety and efficacy of terlipressin - Glypressin 1 mg, powder and solvent for solution for injection. The non-interventional observational study "Follow-up of Glypressin (terlipressin) clinical efficacy in the treatment of bleeding oesophageal varices" aims to demonstrate that administration of Glypressin (terlipressin 1 mg) controls the bleeding in such patients.
The Dissemination of Consensus Recommendations on Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Peptic Ulcer HemorrhageThe purpose of this study is to assess whether adherence to NVUGIB guidelines is improved with implementation of a national, tailored multifaceted intervention. Outcomes include adherence rates to two key endoscopic and pharmacological therapy guidelines together (primary), or adherence to these individually as well as to other recommendations (secondary). Patient outcomes and economic data are also assessed (tertiary).
Enteric Immune-nutrition Formula (ANOM®) for Patients Receiving Major Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery...
Chronic Upper Gastrointestinal HemorrhagePerioperative usage of immunonutrition (ANOM®) can attenuate the pro-inflammatory cytokines and reduce postoperative infectious complications and length of hospital stay after major upper gastrointestinal surgery. (ANOM®)immunonutrition product name
Predicting Lung Injury From Transfusion in Patients With Liver Disease
Transfusion-related Acute Lung InjuryChronic Liver Disease1 moreA certain molecule floating in the blood may represent a risk of lung injury after a transfusion. We are determining whether detection of this molecule on a simple blood clotting test will predict the development of lung injury due to transfusion in bleeding patients with chronic liver disease.
Capsule Endoscopy Versus Conservative Therapy for Obscure Gastrointestinal Bleeding
HemorrhageAnemiaThis study is a single center prospective randomized control trial comparing the utility of performing capsule endoscopy compared to conservative management with oral iron therapy as the initial course of action in patients with non-severe obscure occult or obscure overt gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding. The investigators hypothesize that outcomes in patients with non-severe obscure GI bleeding who receive conservative therapy with oral iron will not differ to those on oral iron who undergo capsule endoscopy.
Detection of Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Intensive Care Patients Via Biosensor Watch
Gastro Intestinal BleedingThe purpose of this study to improve methods of monitoring and diagnosing gastrointestinal bleeding via the E4 wristband, a biosensor watch.
Trial of Hemospray Plus Epinephrine Injection Versus Endoscopic Hemoclip
Upper Gastrointestinal BleedingThe non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding is defined as gastrointestinal bleeding located proximal to the angle of Treitz, whose cause is not related to esophagogastric varices or gastropathy of portal hypertension. Animal studies showed no absorption in the GIT and disposal within 48 hours of application, and no reported cases of obstruction. Recently, a prospective study involving 20 patients with upper gastrointestinal bleeding, showed that the application of hemospray ® promoted hemostasis in 95% of cases, confirmed by endoscopic revision 72h after application without any complication.
Surgicel® (Fibrillar) in Non-variceal UGI Bleeding
Non-variceal Upper Gastrointestinal BleedingThe 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