Removal of Esophageal Variceal Bands to Salvage Complete Esophageal Obstruction
Esophageal varices develop in almost half of the patients with cirrhosis, and variceal hemorrhage constitutes an ominous sign with an increased risk of mortality. Variceal banding is considered an effective and mostly safe measure for primary and secondary prophylaxis. Although adverse events relate...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
2018-09-01
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| Series: | Clinical Endoscopy |
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| Online Access: | http://www.e-ce.org/upload/pdf/ce-2018-011.pdf |