Endoscopic Treatment of Gastrointestinal Bleedings

Abstract

Digestive endoscopy represents an essential diagnostic and curative tool used when presented with a suspicion of gastrointestinal GI bleeding. Its role is not only confined to primary detection but also to establishing the severity of a lesion and providing relevant information regarding its risk of bleeding. New endoscopic techniques, accessories and compounds make the minimally invasive treatment suitable for a vast array of lesion types. Our main goal in this chapter is to summarize the main presentation of lesions at risk of bleeding, briefly classify them according to the gastrointestinal segment and finally detail the endoscopic treatment options currently available.