This retrospective review evaluates the safety and efficacy of endoscopic injection of Histoacryl for treating bleeding gastric varices. Among 24 patients studied, an immediate hemostasis rate of 95.8% was achieved, with recurrent bleeding occurring in 37.5%. Definitive hemostasis was achieved in 70.8% of cases, while serious adverse events were noted in two patients, underlining the need for caution despite high effectiveness. Additionally, the study highlights the feasibility of using a new multiple band ligator for endoscopic ligation of oesophago-gastric varices, demonstrating preliminary technical success but indicating a high rebleeding rate and need for further management.
Billi, P., Grilli, A., Mwangemi, C., Baroncini, D., Fabbri, C., Cennamo, V., et al. (2004). Endoscopic ligation of oesophago-gastric varices with a new multiple band ligator. GASTROINTESTINAL ENDOSCOPY, 59(5), AB248-AB248.
Endoscopic ligation of oesophago-gastric varices with a new multiple band ligator
Billi, P;Fabbri, C;
2004
Abstract
This retrospective review evaluates the safety and efficacy of endoscopic injection of Histoacryl for treating bleeding gastric varices. Among 24 patients studied, an immediate hemostasis rate of 95.8% was achieved, with recurrent bleeding occurring in 37.5%. Definitive hemostasis was achieved in 70.8% of cases, while serious adverse events were noted in two patients, underlining the need for caution despite high effectiveness. Additionally, the study highlights the feasibility of using a new multiple band ligator for endoscopic ligation of oesophago-gastric varices, demonstrating preliminary technical success but indicating a high rebleeding rate and need for further management.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
