Nonselective beta blockers or endoscopic band ligation (EVL) are recommended for primary prophylaxis of variceal bleeding in patients with esophageal varices. However, it has been found that ...

Bleeding esophageal varices, portal hypertension. Section on surgical treatment in collaboration with Louis M. Rousselot. With a foreword by Allen O. Whipple.

Aim: To investigate if esophageal varices can be evaluated using external contrast-enhanced ultrasonography with Levovist and coded harmonic angio (CHA). Methods: Subjects were six healthy adult ...

Eventually, the scarring narrows the esophagus. Besides GERD, there are other causes of esophageal narrowing, such as: The main treatment for esophageal stricture is dilation. In this procedure, the ...

Patient population for the NAVIGATE trial is based on non-invasive tests and clinical criteria utilizing latest treatment guidelines for portal ...

The exact cause of esophageal cancer is unknown, but genetics appears to play a role. Several risk factors for the disease have also been identified. These vary depending on the type of cancer, with ...

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Esophageal cancer is one of the most deadly ... detect a precancerous condition and put people on surveillance and a treatment program to prevent cancer. And that’s what we have,” Aklog ...

This medication is an analogue of vasopressin, prescribed for bleeding esophageal varices, septic shock, hepatorenal syndrome and in management of low blood pressure. It regulates the body's ...