Vaseline gauze packing for the treatment of acute hemorrhagic rectal ulcer: Two case reports.
Sung Kyun YimChang Hun LeeSeong-Hun KimSang Wook KimSeung Young SeoPublished in: Medicine (2023)
Based on these cases, we suggest that Vaseline gauze packing may be the alternative treatment for the AHRU which is located near the dentate line when endoscopic hemostasis is difficult or failed. Although further research is needed, Vaseline gauze packing has several potential advantages for the treatment of AHRU, especially in cases involving critically ill elderly patients.