endoscopy
Esophageal Achalasia - Detection of Typical Problems...
These problems can be detected with a barium swallow: 1.Narrowing or irritation of the esophagus (the muscular tube between the back of the throat and the stomach) 2. Disorders of swallowing 3. Hiatal...
Esophageal Achalasia - Barium Swallow
Barium Swallow. Barium sulfate is a metallic compound that shows up on x-ray and is used to help see abnormalities in the esophagus and stomach. When taking the test, you drink a preparation containing...
Esophageal Achalasia - 32 Years Old Patient
This 32 year old man has been suffering from esophageal achalasia for about 10 years, which he has managed by meticulously cutting and chewing all his food. At that time they offered him a surgery,...
Hemorrhage Due Status Post Rubber Band Ligation...
The bleeding has been stopped, tree varix were ligated. Patient was discharged from the hospital with an appointment to eradicate the varices with the same method.
Hemorrhage Due Status Post Rubber Band Ligation...
We beging with the procedure to banding the varix.
Hemorrhage Due Status Post Rubber Band Ligation...
Another image and the video of the site of bleed.
Hemorrhage Due Status Post Rubber Band Ligation...
The exactly site of bleeding was located at the anterior wall of the esophagus near two cm. of the gastroesophageal junction.
Hemorrhage Due Status Post Rubber Band Ligation...
Many varices are appreciated with “the red sign”.
Hemorrhage Due Status Post Rubber Band Ligation...
The image and the video display bleeding from esophageal varix.
Hemorrhage Due Status Post Rubber Band Ligation...
Two years later the patient re-bleeds, She had not taken a suitable medical control, the cirrhosis has progressed, now with ascitis. The hemoglobin was 6.0 gr/dl.
Hemorrhage Due Status Post Rubber Band Ligation...
This post-procedure control image shows no active bleeding. After a period of observation the procedure was considered complete. The patient was discharged from the hospital the next day. The image...
Hemorrhage Due Status Post Rubber Band Ligation...
In sequence to the images presented above, you can see hemorrhage and blood clots, consequence of the last injection. The endoscopist needs to develop a certain degree of self-confidence.
Hemorrhage Due Status Post Rubber Band Ligation...
Some bleeding is observed as a consequence of the sclerotherapy. The bleeding, which originated in the variceal wall, stopped spontaneously.
Hemorrhage Due Status Post Rubber Band Ligation...
The fourth sclerotherapy is displayed in this image as well as the video clip.
Hemorrhage due status post rubber band ligation...
Endoscopy of Variceal Sclerotherapy The injector is retracted and a small ulcer is observed as a result of the injection.