Effectiveness of hemostatic powders in lower gastrointestinal bleeding: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT: Background and study aims  There is limited evidence on the effectiveness of hemostatic powders in the management of lower gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB). We aimed to provide a pooled estimate of their effectiveness and safety based on the current literature. Patients and methods  Literature review was based on computerized bibliographic search of the main databases through to December 2020. Immediate hemostasis, rebleeding rate, adverse events, and mortality were the outcomes of the analysis. Pooled effects were calculated using a random-effects model. Results  A total of 9 studies with 194 patients were included in the meta-analysis. Immediate hemostasis was achieved in 95 % of patients (95 % confidence interval [CI] 91.6 %-98.5 %), with no difference based on trea

SUBMITTER: Facciorusso A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8383089 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature