Endoscopic Obturation of Esophageal and Gastric Varices with a Cyanoacrylic Tissue Adhesive
An original method of obturation of esophageal and gastric varices with a cyanoacrylic glue has been used for nine years. This method allows treatment of gastric and very large esophageal varices, which is difficult with common endoscopic sclerotherapy, and makes hemostasis in case of acute bleeding...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
1990-01-01
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| Series: | Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/1990/246207 |
| Summary: | An original method of obturation of esophageal and gastric
varices with a cyanoacrylic glue has been used for nine years. This method allows
treatment of gastric and very large esophageal varices, which is difficult with
common endoscopic sclerotherapy, and makes hemostasis in case of acute
bleeding easier. There are few complications, none lethal. |
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| ISSN: | 0835-7900 |