Prevention and Management of Gastroesophageal Varices in Cirrhosis
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
2012-04-22
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Variceal hemorrhage is one of the major complications of liver cirrhosis associated with significant mortality and morbidity.
Its management has evolved over the past decade and has substantially reduced the rate of first and recurrent bleeding while decreasing mortality.
In general, treatment of esophageal varices can be divided into three categories: primary prophylaxis (prevention of first episode of bleeding), management of acute bleeding, and secondary prophylaxis (prevention of recurrent hemorrhage).
The goal of this paper is to describe the current evidence behind the management of esophageal varices.
We will discuss indications for primary prophylaxis and the different modes of therapy, pharmacological and interventional treatment in acute bleeding, and therapeutic options in preventing recurrent bleeding.
The indications for TIPS will also be reviewed including its possible benefits in acute variceal hemorrhage.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Chen, Yen-I& Ghali, Peter. 2012. Prevention and Management of Gastroesophageal Varices in Cirrhosis. International Journal of Hepatology،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Chen, Yen-I& Ghali, Peter. Prevention and Management of Gastroesophageal Varices in Cirrhosis. International Journal of Hepatology No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Chen, Yen-I& Ghali, Peter. Prevention and Management of Gastroesophageal Varices in Cirrhosis. International Journal of Hepatology. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-495734
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-495734