Sclerotherapy for bleeding oesophageal varices--a fatal complication. A case report.
Although injection sclerotherapy for the control of bleeding varices is considered a relatively safe procedure, major complications can occur. A case is presented in which delayed perforation of the oesophagus due to ulceration led to a fatal outcome. The technique used and complications of the procedure are briefly discussed.
D004935:Esophageal Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D004939:Esophageal Perforation / Q000209:etiology*; D004932:Esophageal and Gastric Varices / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012597:Sclerosing Solutions / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014456:Ulcer / Q000209:etiology*
D012597:Sclerosing Solutions