Complete esophageal obstruction following endoscopic variceal ligation: a case report and literature review
Jan Kubovy, Tom D Boswell, Guy Vautier, Malcolm M Arnold Department of Gastroenterology, Hawkes Bay Hospital, Hastings, New ZealandAbstract: Endoscopic variceal ligation (EVL) is an important treatment modality in managing complications of portal hypertension. Since its advent 30 years ago, the proc...
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| description | Jan Kubovy, Tom D Boswell, Guy Vautier, Malcolm M Arnold Department of Gastroenterology, Hawkes Bay Hospital, Hastings, New ZealandAbstract: Endoscopic variceal ligation (EVL) is an important treatment modality in managing complications of portal hypertension. Since its advent 30 years ago, the procedural complications have decreased significantly, especially when compared with variceal sclerotherapy. With the current widespread use of EVL, rare complications are now becoming increasingly recognized. We present a case of complete esophageal obstruction, its management, and clinical course. Our literature review identified only eight reported cases. We compare the varied treatment approaches and outcomes in the cited articles. Keywords: portal hypertension, esophageal varices, endoscopic variceal ligation, esophageal obstruction |
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| spelling | doaj.art-89ab6e2c56e04dc1b3a8a2fa30d6ceda2022-12-21T19:09:29ZengDove Medical PressClinical and Experimental Gastroenterology1178-70232018-04-01Volume 1116516837698Complete esophageal obstruction following endoscopic variceal ligation: a case report and literature reviewKubovy JBoswell TDVautier GArnold MMJan Kubovy, Tom D Boswell, Guy Vautier, Malcolm M Arnold Department of Gastroenterology, Hawkes Bay Hospital, Hastings, New ZealandAbstract: Endoscopic variceal ligation (EVL) is an important treatment modality in managing complications of portal hypertension. Since its advent 30 years ago, the procedural complications have decreased significantly, especially when compared with variceal sclerotherapy. With the current widespread use of EVL, rare complications are now becoming increasingly recognized. We present a case of complete esophageal obstruction, its management, and clinical course. Our literature review identified only eight reported cases. We compare the varied treatment approaches and outcomes in the cited articles. Keywords: portal hypertension, esophageal varices, endoscopic variceal ligation, esophageal obstructionhttps://www.dovepress.com/complete-esophageal-obstruction-following-endoscopic-variceal-ligation-peer-reviewed-article-CEGPortal hypertensionoesophageal varicesendoscopic variceal ligationoesophageal obstruction |
| spellingShingle | Kubovy J Boswell TD Vautier G Arnold MM Complete esophageal obstruction following endoscopic variceal ligation: a case report and literature review Clinical and Experimental Gastroenterology Portal hypertension oesophageal varices endoscopic variceal ligation oesophageal obstruction |
| title | Complete esophageal obstruction following endoscopic variceal ligation: a case report and literature review |
| title_full | Complete esophageal obstruction following endoscopic variceal ligation: a case report and literature review |
| title_fullStr | Complete esophageal obstruction following endoscopic variceal ligation: a case report and literature review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Complete esophageal obstruction following endoscopic variceal ligation: a case report and literature review |
| title_short | Complete esophageal obstruction following endoscopic variceal ligation: a case report and literature review |
| title_sort | complete esophageal obstruction following endoscopic variceal ligation a case report and literature review |
| topic | Portal hypertension oesophageal varices endoscopic variceal ligation oesophageal obstruction |
| url | https://www.dovepress.com/complete-esophageal-obstruction-following-endoscopic-variceal-ligation-peer-reviewed-article-CEG |
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