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endoscopic sclerotherapy |
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endoscopic sclerotherapy The treatment of esophageal varices–EVs by endoscopic injection of a sclerosant–sodium tetradecyl sulfate into the veins; ES has been used to manage bleeding EVs; medical therapy may be more effective and
have fewer complications, vis-à-vis control of active bleeding, prevent recurrences, and survival; ES may be equal or superior to other non-medical management–eg, insertion of a portacaval shunt, or selective splenorenal shunt for
survival and preservation of liver function Complications Rebleeding–± 50%, esophageal ulceration, strictures, perforations, rebleeding, fever–40%, pulmonary and renal effects, and death in 1-2%. See Endoscopic ligation, Esophageal varices, Nadolol with isosorbide mononitrate. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| These approaches include specific medical therapy for Crohn disease, vasopressin infusion, infliximab, endoscopic sclerotherapy, or angiographic intervention and surgery. |
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