Can esophageal varices without bleeding be ligated?

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Hello doctor, can esophageal varices but not bleeding be ligated?
Vo Van Den (1958)
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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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