ENDOSCOPIC TREATMENT OF ESOPHAGOGASTRIC VARICES

Abstract

Bleeding from esophageal or gastric varices in patients with underlying liver cirrhosis can lead to worsening of liver function, necessitating appropriate treatment. Established endoscopic treatment options include variceal ligation and injection sclerotherapy for esophageal varices, as well as tissue-adhesive injection therapy for gastric varices. However, various innovations have been made to date. To perform safe and effective treatment, it is important to fully understand the patientʼs condition and portal hemodynamics and to devise a strategy considering the patientʼs QOL.