Endoscopic topical application of Ankaferd Blood Stopper® in gastrointestinal bleeding.

AIM This was a prospective study investigating the efficacy of Ankaferd Blood Stopper(®) (ABS), an herbal preparation, in patients with upper gastrointestinal (UGI) bleeding. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 30 patients (22 male, 8 female) who had UGI bleeding (with differing causes) were included in the study. ABS was used to stop the bleeding. RESULTS Primary hemostasis was achieved in 26 of the 30 cases. CONCLUSIONS ABS is an effective and safe agent to use in patients with UGI bleeding.

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