Combining endoscopy with such costly, advanced technology (EUS) is currently not recommended for routine clinical practice due to insufficient data concerning efficacy.
♥ Endoscopic therapy has gradually replaced surgery and has emerged as the first option for diagnosing and managing Dieulafoy’s lesions.
♥ Combining endoscopy with such costly, advanced technology (EUS) is currently not recommended for routine clinical practice due to insufficient data concerning efficacy.
♥ APC is a noncontact thermocoagulation technique that delivers high-frequency monopolar current through a conductive gas to the submucosa.
♥ This method has advantages over contact thermal methods, because it is relatively easy to use and reduces the risk of perforation by limiting the depth of tissue damage.
Mechanical therapies have been considered to be the first option in the management of Dieulafoy’ss lesions.