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

Abstract

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.

• Authors: Ahmet Karaman, Mevlut Baskol, Sebnem Gursoy, Edip Torun, Alper Yurci, Mehmet Celikbilek, Kadri Guven, Omer Ozbakir, Mehmet Yucesoy
• Journal: Journal of alternative and complementary medicine (New York, N.Y.) (J Altern Complement Med) Vol. 18 Issue 1 Pg. 65-8 (Jan 2012) ISSN: 1557-7708 [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 22268970 (Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Hemostatics
• Plant Extracts
• ankaferd blood stopper

Topics

• Administration, Topical
• Adult
• Aged
• Aged, 80 and over
• Female
• Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage (drug therapy, pathology)
• Gastroscopy
• Hemostatics (administration & dosage)
• Humans
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Peptic Ulcer (drug therapy, pathology)
• Phytotherapy
• Plant Extracts (administration & dosage)
• Prospective Studies
• Treatment Outcome
• Young Adult