[Severe complication in endoscopic ligation of esophageal varices].
The case of an esophageal perforation of a 47 year old patient with cirrhosis of the liver is described as a complication of endoscopic band ligation of esophageal varices. It is discussed how to avoid this complication.
Gölkel
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Medizinische Klinik I des Karl-Olga-Krankenhauses Stuttgart.
Fröhlich
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D004939:Esophageal Perforation / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D004932:Esophageal and Gastric Varices / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008026:Ligation; D008104:Liver Cirrhosis, Alcoholic / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D012086:Reoperation
Eine schwere Komplikation bei der endoskopischen Osophagusvarizenligatur.