Can esophageal varices without bleeding be ligated?
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Question
Hello doctor, can esophageal varices but not bleeding be ligated?
Vo Van Den (1958)
Reply
Hello doctor, esophageal varices are often secondary to portal hypertension in patients with cirrhosis. If you have cirrhosis of the liver with portal hypertension, you should go for a gastroduodenal endoscopy and a liver exam so that your doctor can assess your liver condition and the degree of esophageal varices to have a plan to prevent distention. esophageal veins. In the case of child C/D cirrhosis, grade II, III esophageal varices, with red dots are usually indicated for esophageal varices ligation with rubber bands to prevent vein rupture.
Master, Doctor Nguyen Quoc Lan - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Da Nang International Hospital
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