{"id":536,"date":"2026-01-16T03:02:15","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T03:02:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kishiwada.tokushukai.or.jp\/en\/?page_id=536"},"modified":"2026-04-27T02:57:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T02:57:12","slug":"endoscopic-hemostasis","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kishiwada.tokushukai.or.jp\/en\/departments\/gastroenterology\/endoscopic-hemostasis\/","title":{"rendered":"Endoscopic Hemostasis for GI Bleeding"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"op-section disease\">\n<p>  <!-- Key takeaways --><\/p>\n<div class=\"disease-kpi\">\n<div class=\"disease-kpi__item\">\n<div class=\"disease-kpi__label\">What we do<\/div>\n<div class=\"disease-kpi__value\">\n        Endoscopic control of gastrointestinal bleeding\n      <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"disease-kpi__item\">\n<div class=\"disease-kpi__label\">Target condition<\/div>\n<div class=\"disease-kpi__value\">\n        Upper and lower gastrointestinal bleeding\n      <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"disease-kpi__item\">\n<div class=\"disease-kpi__label\">Approach<\/div>\n<div class=\"disease-kpi__value\">\n        Direct endoscopic identification and control of bleeding\n      <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"disease-lead\">\n    Endoscopic hemostasis, also spelled haemostasis, is used to identify and control bleeding within the gastrointestinal tract.<br \/>\n    The bleeding source is visualized directly and treated using endoscopic techniques.\n  <\/p>\n<div class=\"disease-rows\">\n<div class=\"disease-row\">\n<div class=\"disease-row__h\">\n<h2>What is endoscopic hemostasis?<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"disease-row__b\">\n<p>\n          Endoscopic hemostasis is performed to stop active GI bleeding or reduce the risk of rebleeding<br \/>\n          in the esophagus, stomach, duodenum, or colon.<br \/>\n          It is commonly carried out during urgent or emergency endoscopy.\n        <\/p>\n<p>\n          The procedure allows direct identification of the bleeding source,<br \/>\n          enabling immediate treatment during the same endoscopic examination when appropriate.\n        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"disease-row\">\n<div class=\"disease-row__h\">\n<h2>Conditions that may require hemostasis<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"disease-row__b\">\n<ul>\n<li>Bleeding from gastric or duodenal ulcers<\/li>\n<li>Esophageal or gastric varices<\/li>\n<li>Bleeding after endoscopic procedures<\/li>\n<li>Colonic diverticular bleeding<\/li>\n<li>Gastrointestinal bleeding associated with anemia of unclear source<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"disease-muted\">\n          Indication is determined based on clinical condition and endoscopic findings.\n        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"disease-row\">\n<div class=\"disease-row__h\">\n<h2>How bleeding is controlled<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"disease-row__b\">\n<p>\n          Hemostasis is achieved using techniques such as clipping,<br \/>\n          coagulation, or local injection therapy.<br \/>\n          The method is selected based on the bleeding site,<br \/>\n          severity, and underlying cause.\n        <\/p>\n<p class=\"disease-muted\">\n          More than one technique may be used when required to achieve stable control.\n        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"disease-row\">\n<div class=\"disease-row__h\">\n<h2>After the procedure<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"disease-row__b\">\n<p>\n          Patients are monitored for rebleeding or complications.<br \/>\n          Additional treatment or hospitalization may be required depending on the cause.\n        <\/p>\n<p>\n          Follow-up endoscopy or further evaluation may be arranged when necessary.\n        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"disease-row\">\n<div class=\"disease-row__h\">\n<h2>Frequently asked question<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"disease-row__b\">\n<h3>What is the difference between endoscopy and endoscopic hemostasis?<\/h3>\n<p>\n          Endoscopy is an examination that allows doctors to view the inside of the digestive tract.<br \/>\n          Endoscopic hemostasis is treatment performed during endoscopy to control active bleeding<br \/>\n          or reduce the risk of further bleeding.\n        <\/p>\n<p class=\"disease-muted\">\n          The need for hemostasis depends on the bleeding site, endoscopic findings, and the patient\u2019s overall condition.\n        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"disease-row\">\n<div class=\"disease-row__h\">\n<h2>Urgent symptoms<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"disease-row__b\">\n<p>\n          Gastrointestinal bleeding may require urgent medical care.<br \/>\n          Please seek emergency care immediately if you have symptoms such as vomiting blood,<br \/>\n          black stools, bloody stools, fainting, or severe dizziness.\n        <\/p>\n<p class=\"disease-muted\">\n          Emergency care is provided according to the patient\u2019s condition and hospital capacity at the time of arrival.\n        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"disease-row\">\n<div class=\"disease-row__h\">\n<h2>Appointment<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"disease-row__b\">\n<p>\n          Appointments are required in principle.<br \/>\n          A referral letter from another medical institution is recommended but not mandatory.\n        <\/p>\n<p class=\"disease-muted\">\n          For appointment requests and language support, please see the<br \/>\n          <a href=\"\/en\/departments\/gastroenterology\/#contact\">Gastroenterology<\/a> page.\n        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What we do Endoscopic control of gastrointestinal bleeding Target condition Upper and lower gastrointestinal bleeding Approach Direct endoscopic identification and control of bleeding Endoscopic hemostasis, also spelled haemostasis, is used to identify and control bleeding within the gastrointestinal tract. The bleeding source is visualized directly and treated using endoscopic techniques. What is endoscopic hemostasis? 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