Open AccessRare cause of dysphagia after esophageal variceal banding: A case report
Author(s) -
Lindsay A. Sobotka,
Mitchell L. Ramsey,
Michael Wellner,
Sean G. Kelly
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
world journal of gastrointestinal endoscopy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1948-5190
DOI - 10.4253/wjge.v11.i4.292
Subject(s) - medicine , esophagogastroduodenoscopy , esophageal varices , dysphagia , esophageal stricture , esophagus , surgery , esophageal disease , cirrhosis , gastroenterology , complication , varices , endoscopy , portal hypertension
Esophageal varices are a result of progressive liver disease and portal hypertension. Treatment can be performed with band ligation versus non-selective beta blockers depending on the size of varices, ability to tolerate medications and history of variceal bleeding. Band ligation is an effective intervention with rare but serious complications including bleeding, ulcers and rarely obstruction. Few cases of esophageal obstruction and necrosis caused by banding have been reported, each with varied management from conservative treatment to band removal.