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An evaluation of 605 endoscopic examination in a rural setting, Lacor Hospital in Northern Uganda [PDF]

, 2016
Introduction: The aim of this study was to evaluate the profile of esophagogastroduodenal (EGDS) diseases diagnosed by upper endoscopy in a rural area of Uganda in a retro-protective study of 605 patients.
Alema NO, Ogwang DM, Okello TR, Pecorella I.   +3 more
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Pre-emptive TIPS for the treatment of bleeding from gastric fundal varices: Results of a randomised controlled trial

JHEP Reports, 2023
Background & Aims: Bleeding from gastric fundal varices (isolated gastric varices type 1/gastroesophageal varices type 2) represents a major problem because of a high incidence of rebleeding and death with standard-of-care therapy (endoscopic ...
Angels Escorsell, Juan C. Garcia-Pagán, Edilmar Alvarado-Tapia, Carles Aracil, Helena Masnou, Càndid Villanueva, Jaume Bosch   +6 more
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Portosystemic collateral vessels in liver cirrhosis: a three-dimensional MDCT pictorial review [PDF]

, 2011
PURPOSE: Portosystemic collateral vessels (PSCV) are a consequence of the portal hypertension that occurs in chronic liver diseases. Their prognosis is strongly marked by the risk of digestive hemorrhage and hepatic encephalopathy. MATERIALS AND METHODS:
A. Bouvier, C. Aubé, C. Ridereau-Zins, E. Moubarak, F. Thouveny, J. Boursier, J. Lebigot, S. Willoteaux   +7 more
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Feasibility of transnasal endoscopy in screening for esophageal and gastric varices in patients with chronic liver disease

Endoscopy International Open, 2017
Background and study aims Screening for esophageal and gastric varices is indicated for patients with portal hypertension or cirrhosis. Typically, conventional endoscopy is used; however, the need for sedation increases the costs and risks, especially in
Anderson Antônio de Faria, Carlos Alberto Freitas Dias, Luciana Dias Moetzsohn, Silas de Castro Carvalho, Tereza Abreu Ferrari, Vitor Nunes Arantes   +5 more
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Beta-blockers to prevent gastroesophageal varices in patients with cirrhosis. [PDF]

, 2005
BACKGROUND: Nonselective beta-adrenergic blockers decrease portal pressure and prevent variceal hemorrhage. Their effectiveness in preventing varices is unknown.
Bosch, J, Burroughs, AK, Escorsell, A, Gao, H, Garcia-Pagan, JC, Garcia-Tsao, G, Grace, ND, Groszmann, RJ, Makuch, R, Matloff, DS, Patch, D, Planas, R, Portal Hypertension Collaborative Group   +12 more
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A Fibreoptic Endoscopic Study of Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding at Bugando Medical Centre in Northwestern Tanzania: a Retrospective Review of 240 Cases. [PDF]

, 2012
Upper gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is recognized as a common and potentially life-threatening abdominal emergency that needs a prompt assessment and aggressive emergency treatment.
A Elghuel, A Timraz, AB Olokoba, AG Kankaria, Anthony Liwa, C Meaden, C Zaltman, D Pateron, DA Peura, DE Elliott, DJ Cook, DJ Exon, Eliasa Mkongo, EM Vreeburg, FK Chan, G Theocharis, GS Kibiki, HC Wolfsen, HM Salih, Hyasinta Jaka, J Chasawat, J Villanueva Palacios, JA Forrest, K Aoki, K Kivkin, K Palmer, M Suba, M Urassa, Mabula D Mchembe, Mariam Mirambo, ME Van Leerdam, Mheta Koy, MJ Kaviani, MN Lakhwani, N Sarin, NK Arora, P Vlavianos, Phillipo L Chalya, Rodrick Kabangila, S Mustapha, SA Hearnshaw, T Alempijevic, TA Rockall, TA Rockall, V Balderas, Wolfgang Scheppach   +45 more
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Computed Tomography Images of Spontaneous Portosystemic Shunt in Liver Cirrhosis

Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 2022
Spontaneous portosystemic shunt (SPSS) refers to collateral vessels that communicate between the portal vein system and systemic circulation. SPSS mainly includes esophageal varices, gastric varices, left gastric vein, recanalized paraumbilical vein ...
Fangfang Yi, Xiaozhong Guo, Qing-Lei Zeng, Benqiang Yang, Yanglan He, Shanshan Yuan, Ankur Arora, Xingshun Qi   +7 more
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Role of serotonin in development of esophageal and gastric fundal varices [PDF]

World Journal of Gastroenterology, 2010
to determine the effect of free serotonin concentrations in plasma on development of esophageal and gastric fundal varices.this prospective study included 33 patients with liver cirrhosis and 24 healthy controls. Ultrasonography and measurement of serotonin concentration in plasma were carried out in both groups of subjects.
Rudić, Jelena S., Ćulafić, Đorđe, Mirković, Duško, Jesić, Rada S., Krstić, Miodrag N.   +4 more
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Color Doppler evaluation of left gastric vein hemodynamics in cirrhosis with portal hypertension and its correlation with esophageal varices and variceal bleed

Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging, 2010
Aim: The purpose of this study was to assess the value of Doppler evaluation of left gastric vein hemodynamics when monitoring portal hypertension patients, by correlating Doppler ultrasonography (USG) parameters with the severity of esophageal varices ...
Subathra Adithan, Bhuvaneswari Venkatesan, Elangovan Sundarajan, Vikram Kate, Raja Kalayarasan   +4 more
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Endoscopic Obturation of Esophageal and Gastric Varices with a Cyanoacrylic Tissue Adhesive

Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology, 1990
An original method of obturation of esophageal and gastric varices with a cyanoacrylic glue has been used for nine years. This method allows treatment of gastric and very large esophageal varices, which is difficult with common endoscopic sclerotherapy ...
Jean-Pierre Gotlib
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