bleeding
Large Gastric Varices (2 of 4)
Ulcerated Gastric Varix. Primary gastric varices are said to be detected in 20% patients with portal hypertensions. The data suggests that gastric varices bleed less frequently (14%-16%) , but once...
Large Gastric Varices (1 of 4)
This 72 year old female with a recurrent episode of bleeding from gastric varices. Seen on retroflexion are pendulous varices in the gastric cardia and fundus.
Gastric Varices - Endoscopic Ablation With Cyanoacrylate...
The patient has not had any further episodes of gastrointestinal bleeding in the months since her procedure. Histoacryl is highly effective for the treatment of bleeding gastric varices. The treatment...
Gastric Varices - Endoscopic Ablation With Cyanoacrylate...
Conceptually, cyanoacrylate glue provides an ideal endoscopic treatment for gastric varices. Native cyanoacrylate is a liquid with a consistency similar to water and therefore lends itself to intravariceal...
Gastric Varices - Endoscopic Ablation With Cyanoacrylate...
Although gastric varices tend to bleed less frequently than esophageal varices, the morbidity and mortality associated with gastric variceal hemorrhage are substantial. Gastric varices are dilated...
Gastric Varices (20 of 25)
Hemostasis was achieved Hematemesis, melena, and hematochezia are symptoms of acute gastrointestinal bleeding. Bleeding that brings the patient to the physician is a potential emergency and must...
Gastric Varices (19 of 25)
Bleed has stopped completely. Management for gastric varices usually include vasoactive agents, endoscopic therapy and surgery. Rupture of gastric fundal varices is often lethal because of massive...
Gastric Varices (18 of 25)
The site of the last bleeding, besides of using glue and argon plasma, the hemostasis is reinforced with rubber bands. Endoscopic injection with tissue adhesives such as histoacryl can effectively...
