Banding of esophageal varices (2 of 17)

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Case description

The esophageal varices are seen in retroflexed view. Esophageal varices eventually develop in most patients with cirrhosis, but variceal bleeding occurs in only one third of them. Treatment of patients at highest risk for bleeding is critical because of the high risk of death with each episode of variceal hemorrhage. The goal of treatment of portal hypertension is decreased variceal flow, which is achieved by reducing either portal venous inflow or resistance to portal outflow.

tags: varices banding

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