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Management of Gastric Varices [PDF]

, 2004
Upper gastrointestinal bleeding is one of the emergency conditions in the field of gastroenterology and variceal bleeding is the most common cause of it.
Erawati, L. (Lusy), Simadibrata, M. (Marcellus), Syam, A. F. (Ari)   +2 more
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Imaging of Portal Gastroduodenopathy

Journal of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology, 2021
Portal hypertension is characterized by elevated pressure in portal venous system due to portal resistance due to various causes. The etiologies are either pre-hepatic, hepatic, or post-hepatic.
Rajesh V. Helavar, Vidyasagar Ramappa, Praveen P. Wali   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Prognostic indicators of successful endoscopic sclerotherapy for prevention of rebleeding from oesophageal varices in cirrhosis: a long-term cohort study. [PDF]

, 2000
BACKGROUND: Although band ligation is now recommended for prevention of rebleeding from oesophageal varices in cirrhosis, sclerotherapy is still widely used.
D'Amico, G, Gatto, G, LICATA, Anna, Madonia, S, Pagliaro, L., Salamone, N, Tarantino, I, Traina, M, Virdone, R   +8 more
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Minimal Hepatic Encephalopathy in Cirrhotic Patients: A New Simple and Fast Digital Screening Method

United European Gastroenterology Journal, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Backround Minimal hepatic encephalopathy is a common and prognostically severe complication of cirrhosis with a significant impact on the quality of life. Detailed diagnostic work‐up of minimal hepatic encephalopathy is time‐consuming and difficult to integrate into daily clinical routine.
Henrike Dobbermann, Raffael Schlüter, Yevgeniy Lyubchenko, Johanna Beder, Sven Danneberg, Katharina Mitzlaff, Iris Engelbart, Jakob Jessberger, Felix Braun, Thomas Becker, Christian Labenz, Monique Janneck, Denys Matthies, Friedhelm Sayk, Jens U. Marquardt   +14 more
wiley   +1 more source

Endoscopic treatment of bleeding gastric varices with histoacryl (N-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate): a South European single center experience [PDF]

, 2012
BACKGROUND: Endoscopic injection of N-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate is the current recommended treatment for gastric variceal bleeding. Despite the extensive worldwide use, there are still differences related to the technique, safety, and long term-results.
Almeida, N, Amaro, P, Ferreira, MC, Gouveia, H, Lérias, C, Maçôas, F, Monsanto, P, Portela, F, Rosa, A, Sofia, C   +9 more
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Endoscopic management of primary sclerosing cholangitis

Digestive Endoscopy, EarlyView.
Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is a progressive autoimmune hepatobiliary disease characterized by fibrotic strictures in the bile ducts, leading to chronic cholestasis and cirrhosis. Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) is a noninvasive method for evaluating the condition of the bile ducts, and has high sensitivity and specificity ...
Suguru Mizuno, Yoshihito Uchida, Satsuki Ando, Masamitsu Nakao, Kayoko Sugawara, Nobuaki Nakayama, Yukinori Imai, Tomoaki Tomiya, Satoshi Mochida   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Self-expandable metal stents in the treatment of acute esophageal variceal bleeding [PDF]

, 2014
Acute variceal bleeding (AVB) is a life-threatening complication in patients with cirrhosis. Hemostatic therapy of AVB includes early administration of vasoactive drugs that should be combined with endoscopic therapy, preferably banding ligation. However,
Bosch i Genover, Jaume, Escorsell i Mañosa, M. Àngels   +1 more
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Effectiveness and safety of antithrombin for treatment of portal vein thrombosis: Nationwide prospective surveillance of 4 years of clinical experience in Japan

Hepatology Research, EarlyView.
Abstract Aim Antithrombin (AT), a plasma protein with anticoagulant properties, has a long‐standing medical history, primarily for treatment of congenital AT deficiency. Accumulated clinical experiences suggest AT is a potential anticoagulant for thrombotic diseases. This study aimed to clarify the effectiveness, safety, and clinical significance of AT
Shoichi Matsutani, Makoto Arakawa, Susumu Nakano   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effect of portal hypertension in the small bowel: an endoscopic approach [PDF]

, 2008
BACKGROUND AND AIM: The effects of portal hypertension in the small bowel are largely unknown. The aim of the study was to prospectively assess portal hypertension manifestations in the small bowel. METHODS: We compared, by performing enteroscopy with
Almeida, N, Figueiredo, P, Freitas, D, Gouveia, H, Leitão, MC, Lopes, S, Lérias, C   +6 more
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Contrast‐Enhanced Computed Tomography/Magnetic Resonance Imaging Is Useful for Surveying Gastroesophageal Varices in Patients After Fontan Surgery

Hepatology Research, EarlyView.
The presence of gastroesophageal varices (GEVs) following Fontan surgery (FS) could not be predicted by blood biochemical indices and other clinical factors, and contrast‐enhanced CT or MRI can be useful for surveying GEVs in patients following FS. ABSTRACT Objectives Liver cirrhosis (LC) is a common complication of Fontan surgery (FS) because of the ...
Takanori Suzuki, Kentaro Matsuura, Sayuri Yamabe, Kiyomi Kayama, Tsutomu Shinohara, Keiichi Itatani, Yoshiki Okamoto, Hayato Kawamura, Kei Fujiwara, Yoshihiro Seo, Hiromi Kataoka   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source