The combination of endoscopic band ligation (EBL) with either endoscopic injection sclerotherapy (EIS) or thermal therapy has been shown to reduce recurrence of esophageal varices compared to EBL alone.
Monici, L +8 more
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Prophylaxis of first variceal hemorrhage in patients with liver cirrhosis [PDF]
Paumgartner, Gustav +3 more
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Characteristics of peptic ulcer bleeding in cirrhotic patients with esophageal and gastric varices. [PDF]
Lu Z +11 more
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Effects of Direct-interrupting Surgery on Gastric Mucosal Congestion in Patients with Esophageal Varices [PDF]
The purpose of this study is to clarify the effect of direct-interrupting surgery on gastric mucosal congestion in patients with esophageal varices. Fifteen such patients underwent endoscopy in the preoperative, early postoperative and late postoperative
Nakamura, Shigeki, 53085
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Evaluation of Endoscopic Variceal Ligation for Esophageal and Gastric Varices
Tetsurou Arai +14 more
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Gastric or esophageal variceal bleeding is a major complication of portal hypertension in patients with liver cirrhosis. Currently, liver transplant is still considered a gold standard treatment for gastric or esophageal variceal bleeding.
Ronnie Chen, Edward Lee, Sung Cho
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PRO: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy Is the Preferred Modality to Screen for the Diagnosis of Esophageal and Gastric Varices When the Diagnosis of Cirrhosis Is Made. [PDF]
Richardson E +2 more
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CON: Noninvasive Modalities Are Preferred to Screen for the Diagnosis of Esophageal and Gastric Varices When the Diagnosis of Cirrhosis Is Made. [PDF]
Kim NJ, Su F, Biggins SW.
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Measurement of Exhaled Nitric Oxide in Cirrhotic Patients with Esophageal and Gastric Varices. [PDF]
Huang X +4 more
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Cyanoacrylate embolism from gastric varices may lead to esophageal variceal rupture [PDF]
P-H, Chen, M-C, Hou, H-C, Lin, S-D, Lee
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