Open AccessEndoscopic Obturation of Esophageal and Gastric Varices with a Cyanoacrylic Tissue Adhesive
Author(s) -
Jean-Pierre Gotlib
Publication year - 1990
Publication title -
canadian journal of gastroenterology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1916-7237
pISSN - 0835-7900
DOI - 10.1155/1990/246207
Subject(s) - gastric varices , medicine , hemostasis , varices , esophagus , sclerotherapy , esophageal varices , surgery , general surgery , gastroenterology , portal hypertension , cirrhosis
An original method of obturation of esophageal and gastricvarices with a cyanoacrylic glue has been used for nine years. This method allowstreatment of gastric and very large esophageal varices, which is difficult withcommon endoscopic sclerotherapy, and makes hemostasis in case of acutebleeding easier. There are few complications, none lethal
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