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Comparison of Thermal Coagulation vs. Hemoclipping for Nonvariceal UGI Hemorrhage
| Thermal Coagulation | Hemoclipping | |
|---|---|---|
| Ease of emergency use | Easy | Relatively easy |
| Tangential treatment | Easy | More difficult |
| Irrigation with device | Yes | No |
| Different sizes of probes or clips | Yes | Yes |
| Different brands of devices | Yes | Yes |
| Increase tissue injury (Lesion size/depth) |
Yes | No |
| Time to lesion healing | Longer | Shorter |
