Novel technique for continuous pressure monitoring of esophageal balloon in balloon tamponade device for acute variceal bleed
Abstract Acute variceal bleeding is a life‐threatening emergency associated with high mortality. Balloon tamponade is required for refractory bleeding to allow stabilization for definitive therapy. Unfortunately, these devices are associated with iatrogenic complications such as esophageal necrosis...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2022-06-01
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| Series: | Journal of the American College of Emergency Physicians Open |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/emp2.12725 |