Endoscopic variceal ligation combined with sclerotherapy for management of gastroesophageal variceal bleeding in pediatric patients: a single-center retrospective study

Endoscopic variceal ligation combined with sclerotherapy for management of gastroesophageal variceal bleeding in pediatric patients: a single-center retrospective study

ObjectivesPortal hypertension (PH) frequently gives rise to severe and life-threatening complications, including hemorrhage accompanied by the rupture of esophageal and gastric varices. In contrast to the guidelines for the management of PH in adults, the optimal endoscopic management of variceal bl...

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Main Authors: Ming-Ming Li, Fang Sun, Man-Xiu Huai, Chun-Ying Qu, Feng Shen, Yi Zhang, Lei-Ming Xu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Pediatrics
Subjects:
gastroesophageal variceal bleeding
portal hypertension
endoscopic sclerotherapy
endoscopic ligation
secondary prophylaxis
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fped.2024.1325419/full

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