Korean J Gastrointest Endosc.  1994 Jun;14(2):151-160.

Follow-up Results after Endoscopic Variceal Ligation for Treatment of Acute Bleeding Esophageal Varices in Liver Cirrhosis)

• Cho SW
• Shim CS
• Lee JS
• Kim JH
• Lee MS
• Jung IK
• Kim YS
• Lee EH

Abstract

Endoscopic injection sclerotherapy(EIS) is currently the most widely practiced method for treating and eradicating bleeding esophageal varices in repeated sessions, but may be associated with some undesirable local and systemic complications. (continue...)

Keyword

Bleeding esophageal varices; Liver cirrhosis; Endoscopic variceal ligation

MeSH Terms

Esophageal and Gastric Varices*
Follow-Up Studies*
Hemorrhage*
Ligation*
Liver Cirrhosis
Liver*