1992
Prospective evaluation of immediate versus delayed refeeding and prognostic value of endoscopy in patients with upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage
Laine L, Cohen H, Brodhead J, Cantor D, Garcia F, Mosquera M. Prospective evaluation of immediate versus delayed refeeding and prognostic value of endoscopy in patients with upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage. Gastroenterology 1992, 102: 314-316. PMID: 1727765, DOI: 10.1016/0016-5085(92)91816-m.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMallory-Weiss tearUpper gastrointestinal hemorrhageGastrointestinal hemorrhagePrognostic valueRegular dietMajor upper gastrointestinal hemorrhageClean-based ulcersEndoscopic evidenceHospital courseRecurrent bleedingEndoscopic findingsMajor hemorrhageClinical evidenceProspective evaluationVs. 5Entry criteriaClean baseVs. 2Lower riskPatientsUlcersUrgent interventionVs. 1HemorrhageTears
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
1989
Multipolar electrocoagulation in the treatment of peptic ulcers with nonbleeding visible vessels. A prospective, controlled trial.
Laine L. Multipolar electrocoagulation in the treatment of peptic ulcers with nonbleeding visible vessels. A prospective, controlled trial. Annals Of Internal Medicine 1989, 110: 510-4. PMID: 2647014, DOI: 10.7326/0003-4819-110-7-510.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNonbleeding visible vesselMultipolar electrocoagulationVisible vesselControl groupMajor upper gastrointestinal hemorrhageMean transfusion requirementSham-controlled trialUpper gastrointestinal hemorrhageUnstable vital signsSafety of treatmentCost of hospitalizationUnits of bloodEndoscopic evidenceGastrointestinal hemorrhageTransfusion requirementsUrgent surgeryEmergency surgeryHospital daysEndoscopic treatmentOverall mortalityPeptic ulcerCounty HospitalAspirate samplesDiagnostic endoscopyTreatment groups