[Endoscopic sclerosing therapy in esophageal varices. Indications and personal technics].

Abstract

Variceal bleeding in cirrhotic patients with poor liver function is associated with a high mortality. A non-operative treatment, endoscopic sclerotherapy, was employed in 16 patients. The preliminary results have been encouraging. It has been possible to eradicate esophageal varices in the cronic injection group. A longer follow-up period will be required to assess both the quantitative and the qualitative aspects of survival and to determine how long esophageal varices will remain eradicated as well as how frequently repeated injections will be required.

• Authors: G Zannini, P Purri, S Masciariello, M Santini, V G Di Crescenzo, G Pagano, P Sangiuolo
• Journal: Minerva medica (Minerva Med) Vol. 73 Issue 3-4 Pg. 99-102 (Jan 28 1982) ISSN: 0026-4806 [Print] Italy
• Vernacular Title: Sclerosi endoscopica delle varici esofagee.
• PMID: 7058013 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Contrast Media
• Sclerosing Solutions

Topics

• Contrast Media
• Esophageal and Gastric Varices (therapy)
• Esophagoscopy
• Humans
• Sclerosing Solutions (therapeutic use)