Non-Endoscopic management of acute esophageal variceal bleeding
Acute esophageal variceal bleeding is a life-threatening complication of portal hypertension in patients with liver cirrhosis. Its management has improved over the past several years, leading to a significant reduction in rebleeding episodes and in bleeding-related deaths. Although endoscopic therapy is an integral part in the management of the acute variceal bleeder, pharmacologic and radiologic therapies are important interventions, in addition to optimal supportive care. Herein, we highlight the non-endoscopic management of acute esophageal variceal bleeding.
Source: Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Gilberto Silva-Junior, Anna Baiges, Fanny Turon, Virginia Hernandez-Gea, Juan Carlos Garcia-Pagan Source Type: research
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