Variceal bleeding: Management options

Portal hypertension with esophageal varices represents an important source of upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Variceal bleeding is associated with high rebleeding and mortality rates. Various treatment modalities are effective in control of bleeding. Endoscopic Sclerotherapy (ES) is the standard me...

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Main Authors: Al Mofleh Ibrahim, Al Rashed Rashed, Al Amri Saleh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 1995-01-01
Series:The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology
Online Access:http://www.saudijgastro.com/article.asp?issn=1319-3767;year=1995;volume=1;issue=1;spage=25;epage=30;aulast=Al