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Endoscopic cyanoacrylate injection with or without lauromacrogol for gastric varices: A randomized pilot study

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Current guidelines recommend injection of cyanoacrylate as first‐line therapy to prevent gastric variceal rebleeding. The method still poses a risk of ectopic embolism, which possibly correlates with the volume of… Click to show full abstract

Current guidelines recommend injection of cyanoacrylate as first‐line therapy to prevent gastric variceal rebleeding. The method still poses a risk of ectopic embolism, which possibly correlates with the volume of cyanoacrylate used. In this trial, we evaluated the short‐term efficacy and safety of tissue adhesive injection combined with lauromacrogol for treating gastric varices.

Keywords: injection without; injection; gastric varices; cyanoacrylate injection; cyanoacrylate; endoscopic cyanoacrylate

Journal Title: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Year Published: 2017

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