Hemostasis Techniques

$Over-the-scope clip summary figure showing best-use cases, strongest evidence, and escalation steps for refractory or high-risk upper GI bleeding.$

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Over-The-Scope Clips in Upper GI Bleeding: Where OTSC Outperforms Standard Hemostasis in 2026

gastroscholar.com / April 21, 2025

An evidence-based review of OTSC in upper GI bleeding, including lesion selection, randomized data, technical pitfalls, and when to escalate beyond endoscopic therapy.

Summary figure showing when prophylactic clip closure after colorectal polypectomy is usually unnecessary, when it is most justified, and how newer data changed the conversation.

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Prophylactic Clip Closure After Polypectomy in 2026: When It Helps, When It Does Not, and What the New Data Changed

gastroscholar.com / January 18, 2025

A practical guide to clip closure after polypectomy and EMR, focusing on routine small lesions, large proximal defects, antithrombotics, conflicting 2024 to 2025 data, and cost-conscious use.