Use of the “bear claw” (over-the-scope-clip) to achieve hemostasis of a large gastric ulcer with bleeding visible vessel Klaus Vormbrock, Marzena Zabielski Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Volume 76, Issue 4, Pages 917-918 (October 2012) DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2012.04.464 Copyright © 2012 American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Terms and Conditions
Figure 1 The OTSC system is attached to the tip of the endoscope similar to a variceal ligation device. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 2012 76, 917-918DOI: (10.1016/j.gie.2012.04.464) Copyright © 2012 American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Terms and Conditions
Figure 2 Advancement of the endoscope with the attached OTSC cap through the oropharynx and esophagus is usually smooth and without major resistance. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 2012 76, 917-918DOI: (10.1016/j.gie.2012.04.464) Copyright © 2012 American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Terms and Conditions
Figure 3 The “bear claw” or “trap” (OTS-clip) has “trapped” the ulcer and its visible vessel. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 2012 76, 917-918DOI: (10.1016/j.gie.2012.04.464) Copyright © 2012 American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Terms and Conditions