Rutinemaessig second look-endoskopi efter blodende ulcus

S.K. Burgdorf, S. Adamsen, J. Rosenberg

    Abstract

    Treatment of peptic duodenal and gastric ulcers has improved in efficiency and become less invasive. There is still a considerable risk of re-bleeding (15-20%) and the mortality remains high (5-14%). A Danish study from 2000 showed that scheduled second look endoscopy (SLE) the day after the primary intervention decreased the re-bleeding rate. Studies have questioned this and suggest that SLE decreases the risk of re-bleeding, but do not reduce mortality. Since SLE is debated and a recent national survey found a variable practice, the evidence has been reviewed critically
    Udgivelsesdato: 2008/4/28
    Original languageDanish
    JournalUgeskrift for læger
    Volume170
    Issue number18
    Pages (from-to)1556-1559
    Number of pages3
    ISSN0041-5782
    Publication statusPublished - 2008

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