Endoscopic sclerosing therapy in esophageal varices. Indications and personal technics

• Published in: Minerva medica Vol. 73; no. 3-4; p. 99
• Main Authors: Zannini, G, Purri, P, Masciariello, S, Santini, M, Di Crescenzo, V G, Pagano, G, Sangiuolo, P
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Italian
• Published: Italy 28.01.1982
• Subjects: Contrast Media; Esophageal and Gastric Varices - therapy; Esophagoscopy; Humans; Sclerosing Solutions - therapeutic use

Variceal bleeding in cirrhotic patients with poor liver function is associated with a high mortality. A non-operative treatment, endoscopic sclerotherapy, was employed in 16 patients. The preliminary results have been encouraging. It has been possible to eradicate esophageal varices in the cronic in...