endoscopy
Banding of Esophageal Varices - Ligated Varix
In the video you can observe the varix already with its band. Other varices with bands can also be seen.
Banding of Esophageal Varices - Ligation of Lower...
In this image and video we can observe another band placement and other varices already treated at the lower portion of the esophagus.
Banding of Esophageal Varices - Suctioning and...
Another example of how the varix is succtioned and a band its placed.
Banding of Esophageal Varices - View Through...
Through the banding apparatus several varices can be seen at the cardias.
Banding of Esophageal Varices - Technique
We can observe in the image and video the technique of banding of varices. We can see how the varix is suctioned and a rubber band is shot at the bottom. The patient complained from chest pain a day...
Banding of Esophageal Varices - Red Brillant...
Red brillant varices of the cardias are appreciated at the lower portion of the esophagus. The proceeded to do the banding of these varices. It is important to notice that if we do not proceed aggressively...
Banding of Esophageal Varices - Cardias in Retroflexed...
Cardias in retroflexed view, there are many varices with the red sign, meaning that a possible bleeding was near. The combination of endoscopic therapy with medical therapy is the initial approach...
Banding of Esophageal Varices - Varices at the...
The cardias presents varices; some with the red sign. Studies of endoscopic therapy with ligation (endoscopic banding) demonstrate that in select patients (those with large varices), endoscopic banding...
Banding of Esophageal Varices - 65 Years-Old...
This endoscopic sequence displays multiple images and video clips concerning the technique of banding of esophageal varices. A 65 year-old female who ten years ago presented ascitis due to Ovarian...
Endoscopic Variceal Ligation - Status Post Banding
Risk factors for variceal bleeding. 1. Portal pressure HVPG >12 mm Hg 2. Varix size and location Large esophageal varices Isolated cluster of varices in fundus of stomach Variceal appearance on...
Endoscopic Variceal Ligation - Ulceration Post...
One ulceration post varix ligation is appreciated.
Endoscopic Variceal Ligation - Status Post Banding...
It is essential to identify and treat those patients at highest risk because each episode of variceal hemorrhage carries a 20% to 30% risk of death, and up to 70% of patients who do not receive treatment...
Endoscopic Variceal Ligation - Status Post Banding...
The image and the video clip displays one varix that has been ligated as well as a status post banding (3 weeks) retroflexed image.
Endoscopic Variceal Ligation - Shallow Ulcers
More images and video clips of this endoscopic sequence. Shallow ulcers at the site of each ligation are the rule and rarely bleed.
Endoscopic Variceal Ligation - Scars and Varices...
The video clip displays some varices that have been ligated as well as several scars with fibrin. (Post ligated status)