Recurrent variceal bleeding despite endoscopic and medical therapy.
Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, Richmond 23298-0711, USA.
Anastasios A
AA
Mihas
Arun J
AJ
Sanyal
D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D016099:Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal; D004932:Esophageal and Gastric Varices / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005765:Gastrointestinal Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008026:Ligation; D008103:Liver Cirrhosis / Q000150:complications; D008875:Middle Aged; D015282:Octreotide / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D012008:Recurrence; D017211:Treatment Failure
D005765:Gastrointestinal Agents; D015282:Octreotide