The role of endoscopic doppler probe in the management of bleeding peptic ulcers: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Objectives Forrest classification for ulceration has significant intra and inter-observer variability. The endoscopic doppler probe (DOP-US) identifies arterial blood flow at the base to direct therapy. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the role of the DOP-US in bleeding peptic ulcers.Methods Three independent reviewers performed a comprehensive review of all original articles published from inception to December...