Role of Self-Expandable Metal Stents in Acute Variceal Bleeding
Joint Authors
Source
International Journal of Hepatology
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-08-09
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Acute variceal bleeding continues to be associated with significant mortality.
Current standard of care combines hemodynamic stabilization, antibiotic prophylaxis, pharmacological agents, and endoscopic treatment.
Rescue therapies using balloon tamponade or transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt are implemented when first-line therapy fails.
Rescue therapies have many limitations and are contraindicated in some cases.
Placement of fully covered self-expandable metallic stent is a promising therapeutic technique that can be used to control bleeding in cases of refractory esophageal bleeding as an alternative to balloon tamponade.
These stents can be left in place for as long as two weeks, allowing for improvement in liver function and institution of a more definitive treatment.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Maufa, Fuad& al-Kawas, Firas H.. 2012. Role of Self-Expandable Metal Stents in Acute Variceal Bleeding. International Journal of Hepatology،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Maufa, Fuad& al-Kawas, Firas H.. Role of Self-Expandable Metal Stents in Acute Variceal Bleeding. International Journal of Hepatology No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-470638
American Medical Association (AMA)
Maufa, Fuad& al-Kawas, Firas H.. Role of Self-Expandable Metal Stents in Acute Variceal Bleeding. International Journal of Hepatology. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-470638
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-470638