Management of bleeding oesophageal varices.
Variceal haemorrhage has long been recognized as a serious complication of portal hypertension. The last few years have seen a considerable expansion in the techniques available for its control. This review examines these therapeutic options and their role in patient management.
D004932:Esophageal and Gastric Varices / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D004945:Esophagoscopy / Q000379:methods; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006489:Hemostatic Techniques; D006801:Humans; D011312:Pressure; D011379:Prognosis; D011433:Propranolol / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012597:Sclerosing Solutions / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014662:Vasoconstrictor Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use
D012597:Sclerosing Solutions; D014662:Vasoconstrictor Agents; D011433:Propranolol