endoscopy
Endoscopy of Mallory Weiss Tear - 38 Years-Old...
This 38 year-old male who had been drinking an average of 20 beers a day for a week, experienced severe hematemesis after about an hour of intense vomiting. He was hospitalized for stabilization and...
Banding of Esophageal Varices - Closer Look at...
Multiple studies have demonstrated that variceal ligation has a remarkably low complication rate. A number of studies have been completed to compare the efficacy and safety of endoscopic sclerotherapy...
Banding of Esophageal Varices - Two Ligated Varices
Banding of esophageal varices. Two neighboring esophageal varices, which have been successfully banded. Note the improved view through the clear multi-banding apparatus. Note the raised mucosal bleb...
Banding of Esophageal Varices - Assessment of...
Narrow endoscopic view through the rubber band delivery attachment placed on the tip of the endoscope. The variceal banding technique is similar to hemorrhoid banding and involves placing small elastic...
Banding of Esophageal Varices - Scars and Ligated...
The image and the video display several scars are seen in this area of previous treatment and multiple varices were ligated.
Banding of Esophageal Varices - Assessment of...
The video clip displays a long tract of the esophagus displaying multiple varices.
Banding of Esophageal Varices - Cardias in Retroflexed...
Some varices of the cardias in retroflexed image.
Banding of Esophageal Varices - Scars After Treatment
Five months later a new banding of the esophageal varices was performed and 6 varices were ligated. The image and the video clip display some scar of the previous treatment.
Banding of Esophageal Varices - Cardias in Retroflexed...
Gastric Cardias, retroflexed image, a necrotic ulceration of the varix is observed.
Banding of Esophageal Varices - Necrotic Varices
We demostrate in this past sequence that banding of esophageal varices is an effective method. Showing minor or no complications, it can be performed as the preferred method for prophylactic or therapeutical...
Banding of Esophageal Varices - Follow Up
A follow-up 8 days later. The varices shown signs of necrosis.
Banding of Esophageal Varices - Strangulated...
More images and video clips Another image of the sequences that we have been discussing.
Banding of Esophageal Varices - Strangulated...
You can observe the strangulated varix. Other varices with bands can be seen.