[Radiologic examination and endovascular treatment of acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding].

Acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding is a severe clinical problem with high mortality. It requires fast and active effort to control. Endoscopic therapy remains the mainstay for diagnosis and treatment. When endoscopic therapy fails, angiography and embolization play a role. Embolization is an interventional treatment which is effective in unstable patients. The results are good and increase survival of these patients significantly. Multidisciplinary cooperation is important. The logistic requirements should be fulfilled and an experienced team should always be on call.