Hemorrhage After Ligation - Closer Look at the Ligated Varix

Rate:
N/A
Loading player ... The player requires Flash Player plugin
added:
13 years ago
views:
2736
specialty:
Gastroenterology

Case description

Endoscopic variceal ligation is safer and more efficacious than sclerotherapy as initial treatment of bleeding esophageal varices, whereas cyanoacrylate injection is the endoscopic treatment of choice for gastric varices. Despite advances in the treatment of variceal bleeding, liver function remains the determining factor of patient survival. Liver transplantation is the only definitive treatment that can alter the course of the disease.

tags: endoscopy varices banding

This user also sharing

Recommended

show more