Complete esophageal obstruction following endoscopic variceal ligation: a case report and literature review

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 E...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Kubovy, Jan, Boswell, Tom D, Vautier, Guy, Arnold, Malcolm M
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Dove Medical Press 2018
Materias:
Case Report
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5901155/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29692620
http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/CEG.S161772
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Sumario: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.

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