Endoscopic management of acute esophageal variceal bleeding |
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Institution: | 1. Gastroenterology Department, Centro Hospitalar São João, Porto, Portugal;2. Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, 101 Manning Drive, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27514 |
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Abstract: | Esophageal varices develop in the setting of portal hypertension, most commonly caused by cirrhosis. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy is considered the gold standard for both diagnosis and treatment of acute variceal bleeding. In this review, we highlight the management of both acute and refractory bleeding from esophageal varices, with an emphasis on endoscopic therapies, including injection sclerotherapy, band ligation, and esophageal stent placement. |
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Keywords: | Endoscopy Bleeding Esophageal Varices |
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