Abstract No. 100 Analysis of findings on upper endoscopy versus patient outcomes in empiric embolization of the gastroduodenal artery for nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding related to duodenal ulcers

Abstract

Percutaneous transcatheter embolization is the preferred treatment for nonvariceal upper GI bleeding refractory to medical and endoscopic therapy. Several retrospective studies have shown that empiric embolization of the gastroduodenal artery (GDA) is effective for duodenal ulcers if no source of bleeding is identified on angiography. We sought to evaluate patient and ulcer characteristics which may predict outcomes after empiric GDA embolization.