Letter to the Editor: Is BRTO Superior to Endoscopic Cyanoacrylate in Gastric Varices?
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DOI: 10.1002/hep.31853
Abstract: We read with interest the study by Luo et al. comparing cyanoacrylate (CA) injection with balloon-occluded retrograde transvenous obliteration (BRTO) for the prevention of rebleed from gastric varices (GVs).(1) However, several issues need to be… read more here.
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Coexistence of “extra-gastric afferent–efferent direct connection” with gastric varices: CT evaluation and clinical significance
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DOI: 10.1007/s00261-019-02033-z
Abstract: PurposeTo evaluate the prevalence of extra-gastric direct connection between afferent and efferent veins of gastric varices (GVs) (i.e., EAEDC) and its clinical significance during balloon-occluded retrograde transvenous obliteration (BRTO).Materials and methods57 patients who underwent BRTO… read more here.
Keywords: extra gastric; obliteration; direct connection; group ... See more keywords
Successful EUS-guided treatment of gastric varices with coil embolization and injection of absorbable gelatin sponge
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DOI: 10.1016/j.vgie.2018.08.004
Abstract: Gastric varices occur in 15% to 20% of patients with portal hypertension and are associated with significant GI bleeding and high mortality. Here, we report our experience with EUS-guided coil embolization and injection of absorbable… read more here.
Keywords: injection absorbable; gastric varices; injection; gelatin ... See more keywords
Efficacy and safety of endoscopic ultrasound-guided therapy versus direct endoscopic glue injection therapy for gastric varices: systematic review and meta-analysis.
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DOI: 10.1055/a-1098-1817
Abstract: BACKGROUND Gastric variceal bleeding carries significant mortality in the setting of portal hypertension. Among the endoscopic treatment options, endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided glue and/or coil injection is a novel approach, but its role in the treatment… read more here.
Keywords: treatment; efficacy; guided therapy; gastric varices ... See more keywords
Nonadhesive massive coiling endoscopic ultrasound-guided embolization in a single session for treatment of gastric varices: learning points of a technical variant.
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DOI: 10.1055/a-1492-2182
Abstract: The procedure is performed under orotracheal intubation. The echoendoscope is positioned in the distal esophagus or in the gastric fundus to visualize the gastric varices; if necessary, water may be instilled into the fundus to… read more here.
Keywords: embolization; gastric varices; nonadhesive massive; endoscopic ultrasound ... See more keywords
Endoscopic ultrasound-guided sclerosant injection and coil embolization of bleeding gastric varices.
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DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-122140
Abstract: The usefulness of endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) as a diagnostic tool is well known; however, its therapeutic implications are upcoming. There are data for the use of cyanoacrylate glue (CYA) as a temporary measure to control… read more here.
Keywords: guided sclerosant; ultrasound guided; blood; gastric varices ... See more keywords
Practice patterns in endoscopic treatment for gastric varices: A Chinese survey
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DOI: 10.1111/1751-2980.13108
Abstract: Gastric varices (GV), a common complication of liver cirrhosis, often cause serious consequences. However, the management of GV remains debated. In this study we aimed to explore the practice patterns of Chinese practitioners in GV… read more here.
Keywords: endoscopic treatment; patterns endoscopic; practice patterns; gastric varices ... See more keywords
Laparoscopic splenectomy for a wandering spleen with resultant splenomegaly and gastric varices
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DOI: 10.1111/ans.15737
Abstract: A wandering spleen is a rare entity, defined as splenic ectopy as a result of an absence or malformation of the splenic ligamentous attachments due to abnormalities of the dorsal mesogastrium at birth. This condition… read more here.
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Endoscopic cyanoacrylate injection with or without lauromacrogol for gastric varices: A randomized pilot study
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DOI: 10.1111/jgh.13496
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,… read more here.
Keywords: injection without; injection; gastric varices; cyanoacrylate injection ... See more keywords
Update on the management of gastric varices
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DOI: 10.1111/liv.15181
Abstract: Gastro‐oesophageal varices are the major clinical manifestations of cirrhosis and portal hypertension. Although less frequent than oesophageal varices (EV), bleeding from gastric varices (GV) is generally more severe and associated with higher mortality and a… read more here.
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A Rare Case of Retrogastric Abscess Occurring Six Months after N-Butyl-2-Cyanoacrylate Injection into Gastric Varices
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DOI: 10.1155/2018/7028578
Abstract: Background. Injection with N-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate is a proven and successful therapeutic modality for treatment of patients with bleeding gastric varices. However, a variety of complications have also been associated with its use. Here, we report a… read more here.
Keywords: abscess; rare case; case retrogastric; butyl cyanoacrylate ... See more keywords