[Indications and limitations of endoscopic sclerosis in esophageal varices: our current approach].
From January 1987 to December 1993, 171 patients affected by portal hypertension with bleeding complications underwent endoscopic variceal sclerotherapy. Results show that this technique is particularly effective for the hemostasis, therefore in high generic or specific risk patients is becoming a good alternative to traditional surgery.
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Istituto di III Clinica Chirurgica Generale e Terapia Chirurgica, Università degli Studi La Sapienza, Roma.
Guido
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Scarpitti
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Angelini
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Peparini
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Frattaroli
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Rivolta
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Di Matteo
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FM
Lucci
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D004932:Esophageal and Gastric Varices / Q000628:therapy*; D004945:Esophagoscopy; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D015911:Sclerotherapy / Q000379:methods*
Indicazioni e limiti della sclerosi endoscopica delle varici esofagee: i nostri attuali orientamenti.