Recombinant activated factor VII in an unselected series of cases with upper gastrointestinal bleeding.

Introduction: The mortality rate associated with UGI bleeding remains high at 7-14%. Pharmacologic and endoscopic interventions are the current standard treatment, but there are few alternative options should these fail. This study aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of recombinant activated factor VII (rFVIIa) in the rescue treatment of severe upper gastrointestinal (UGI) bleeding.