title: [Endoscopic ligation of oesophageal varices].
abstract: Endoscopic rubber band liglation of esophageal varices is a technique developed by Stiegmann and co-workers in an attempt to provide an endoscopic treatment for bleeding esophageal varices that isat least as effective as endoscopic sclero therapy, but has a lower incidence of complications. Several studies have shown that endoscopic rubber band ligation of esophageal varices is a promising alternative to scierotherapy.
authors.affiliation: Servicio de Gasstroenterología de la Clínica San Borja, Perú.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Serpa T
mesh_terms: D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D004932:Esophageal and Gastric Varices / Q000601:surgery* / Q000628:therapy; D004945:Esophagoscopy; D005748:Gastric Fundus / Q000098:blood supply; D005773:Gastroscopy; D006801:Humans; D008026:Ligation / Q000379:methods; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D015911:Sclerotherapy; D016896:Treatment Outcome