Sclerotherapy for Rectal Varices by a Small-Bore Needle Puncture Through the Greater Sciatic Foramen
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DOI: 10.1007/s00270-017-1803-1
Abstract: PurposeTo report a sclerotherapy technique for rectal varices consisting of direct puncture of the superior rectal vein with a small-bore sheathed needle via the greater sciatic foramen without insertion of a sheath or catheter.Materials and… read more here.
Keywords: sciatic foramen; greater sciatic; rectal varices; puncture ... See more keywords
Varices: Esophageal, Gastric, and Rectal.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cld.2019.07.005
Abstract: Gastrointestinal varices are associated with cirrhosis and portal hypertension. Variceal hemorrhage is a substantial cause of morbidity and mortality, with esophageal and gastric varices the most common source and rectal varices a much less common… read more here.
Keywords: rectal varices; gastric rectal; esophageal gastric; varices esophageal ... See more keywords