Endoscopic Management of Portal Hypertension –related Bleeding

Gastrointestinal bleeding as a sequela of portal hypertension can be catastrophic and fatal. Endoscopic and endosonographic therapy play a critical role in management of such bleeding — both for hemostasis of active bleeding and bleeding prophylaxis. Variceal band ligation is established as the standard intervention for esophageal varices. For other sources of portal hypertension–related bleeding, or for salvage therapy for esophageal varices, a variety of endoscopic techniqu es are available. Endoscopic ultrasound may be used to enhance endoscopic management, particularly for gastric and ectopic varices
Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics of North America - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Source Type: research