Open AccessOesophageal variceal band ligation using a Saeed Six-Shooter Multiband Ligator; experience at Jos University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria: Case Report
Author(s) -
Nimzing G. Ladep,
Jai Ajitchandra Sule,
O Obeinu,
Edith Okeke
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
nigerian journal of medicine/the nigerian journal of medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2667-0526
pISSN - 1115-2613
DOI - 10.4314/njm.v17i1.37368
Subject(s) - varices , medicine , ligation , cirrhosis , varix , portal hypertension , general surgery , gastroenterology , surgery
Oesophageal varices are common sequelae of cirrhosis, which when they bleed can be difficult to control. Oesophageal variceal band ligation, being the best modality for controlling variceal bleeding has not been common practice in West Africa, a region recognized to have a high prevalence of liver diseases. We present a case of band ligation of the varices of a patient that presented to our hospital with variceal haemorrhage, secondary to liver cirrhosis.