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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