Esophageal transection for bleeding esophageal varices: use of the EEA stapler.
The end-to-end anastomosis (EEA) stapler was successfully used for esophageal transection in a patient with recurrent esophageal variceal bleeding and poor cardiopulmonary status.
D000328:Adult; D004932:Esophageal and Gastric Varices / Q000601:surgery*; D004947:Esophagus / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D013528:Surgical Staplers; D013536:Suture Techniques