Endoscopic hemostasis with through-the-scope clips (TTSC) plus injection therapy is
highly effective for bleeding peptic ulcers. However, re-bleeding is difficult to
treat and associated with substantial morbidity and mortality. There is growing evidence
that application of over-the-scope clips (OTSC) is an effective treatment modality
for severe upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Prospective randomized trials are lacking
to date.
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