Review article

https://doi.org/10.64266/amu.1.1.1

Endovascular Management of Nonvariceal Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Ana Marija Alduk ; University Hospital Centre Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia *
Elvira Krešić ; University Hospital Centre Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Ivana Jurca ; University Hospital Centre Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Ivan Gornik ; University Hospital Centre Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia

* Corresponding author.

Abstract

Gastrointestinal bleeding is a common and potentially life-threatening condition that requires prompt diagnosis and management. Most cases respond well to conservative treatments and endoscopic therapies. However, there is a subset of patients with significant bleeding for whom these methods are ineffective, necessitating endovascular treatment. Endovascular therapy has become the preferred option over open surgery due to its advantages, most importantly reduced morbidity and mortality. This review outlines the indications for endovascular management of gastrointestinal bleeding, with a focus on critical considerations in emergency medicine such as patient selection, hemodynamic instability, and anatomical challenges. It also discusses the role of imaging in identifying candidates for intervention and provides an overview of procedural approaches and outcomes.

Keywords

gastrointestinal bleeding; endovascular therapy; embolization

Hrčak ID:

333859

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/333859

Publication date:

1.2.2025.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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