Banding of Esophageal Varices - Retroflexed View After Performed Banding

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Gastroenterology

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This image shows status post variceal banding. The scope is retroflexed in the stomach to check for gastric varices, none are seen. The ulcer is seen at the gastric cardias. Because varices tend to recur over time, surveillance endoscopy must be performed every 6 to 12 months so that banding can be reinstituted as needed. Repeated endoscopic treatment eradicates esophageal varices in most patients, and provided that follow up is adequate serious recurrent variceal bleeding is uncommon. Because the underlying portal hypertension persists, patients remain at risk of developing recurrent varices and therefore require lifelong regular surveillance endoscopy.

tags: endoscopy banding varices esophagus

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