title: [Blocking surgery for esophageal varices].
abstract: If it is not possible to arrest massive hemorrhage from esophageal varices within 48 h by conservative means or by endoscopic phlebosclerosation, surgery should be performed as soon as possible. In most cases a palliative operation is performed, by which irreversible shock and consequent heart failure can be avoided. The method of phlebosclerosation preferred by the authors is transection of the lower esophagus via a thoracic approach.
mesh_terms: D004932:Esophageal and Gastric Varices / Q000601:surgery*; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000601:surgery*; D006501:Hepatic Encephalopathy / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D010166:Palliative Care; D011169:Portal Vein / Q000601:surgery
vernacular_title: 16. Sperroperationen bei Oesophagusvaricen