2008
Endoscopic Therapy for Bleeding Ulcers: An Evidence-Based Approach Based on Meta-Analyses of Randomized Controlled Trials
Laine L, McQuaid KR. Endoscopic Therapy for Bleeding Ulcers: An Evidence-Based Approach Based on Meta-Analyses of Randomized Controlled Trials. Clinical Gastroenterology And Hepatology 2008, 7: 33-47. PMID: 18986845, DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2008.08.016.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEndoscopic therapyProton pump inhibitorsActive bleedingVisible vesselPump inhibitorsIntravenous proton pump inhibitorsAppropriate endoscopic treatmentNonbleeding visible vesselPrimary end pointSecond-look endoscopyEndoscopic hemostatic therapyRandomized Controlled TrialsEvidence-based approachPlacebo/Further bleedingHemostatic therapyInjection therapyControlled TrialsEndoscopic treatmentRandomized trialsBleeding ulcersSclerosant therapyReceptor antagonistBibliographic database searchBleeding
1992
Endoscopic therapy for acute nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage: A meta-analysis
Cook D, Guyatt G, Salena B, Laine L. Endoscopic therapy for acute nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage: A meta-analysis. Gastroenterology 1992, 102: 139-148. PMID: 1530782, DOI: 10.1016/0016-5085(92)91793-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcute nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal hemorrhageNonvariceal upper gastrointestinal hemorrhageUpper gastrointestinal hemorrhageEndoscopic hemostatic therapyEndoscopic therapyGastrointestinal hemorrhageHemostatic therapyEndoscopic treatmentFlat pigmented spotUpper gastrointestinal bleedingDuplicate independent reviewForm of therapyEnglish-language literatureActive bleedingFurther bleedingGastrointestinal bleedingEndoscopic featuresInjection therapyAdherent clotRelevant trialsSurgery ratesVisible vesselLaser therapyBleedingTherapy
1990
Multipolar electrocoagulation versus injection therapy in the treatment of bleeding peptic ulcers A prospective, randomized trial
Laine L. Multipolar electrocoagulation versus injection therapy in the treatment of bleeding peptic ulcers A prospective, randomized trial. Gastroenterology 1990, 99: 1303-1306. PMID: 2210238, DOI: 10.1016/0016-5085(90)91154-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNonbleeding visible vesselMultipolar electrocoagulationInjection therapyVisible vesselEndoscopic evidenceActive bleedingBloody nasogastric aspirateUpper gastrointestinal bleedHigh-risk patientsUnstable vital signsIncidence of surgeryTreatment of patientsCost of hospitalizationUnits of bloodFurther bleedingGastrointestinal bleedHospital stayNasogastric aspirateClinical evidencePeptic ulcerComparable efficacyMortality ratePatientsBleedingUlcers