Abstract
Upper gastrointestinal bleeding is one of the most frequent complications after cardiac surgery and endoscopic treatment (ET) is often the first-choice procedure. When it fails, surgery can be an option but has significant mortality and morbidity. We propose arterial embolization (TAE: transcatheter arterial embolization) as an alternative treatment in selected cases.
MeSH terms
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Angiography
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Cardiac Surgical Procedures / adverse effects*
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Duodenal Ulcer / complications*
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Duodenal Ulcer / diagnostic imaging
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Embolization, Therapeutic / methods*
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Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / diagnostic imaging
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Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / etiology*
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Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / therapy*
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Humans
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Postoperative Complications / diagnostic imaging
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Postoperative Complications / therapy*
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Recurrence
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Treatment Outcome