Emergent percutaneous transhepatic embolization of gastroesophageal varices for the treatment of acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding / 中国普通外科杂志
Chinese Journal of General Surgery
; (12)1997.
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ABSTRACT
Objective To evaluate the effect of percutaneous transhepatic embolization of gastroesophageal varices on acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding in cirrhotic portal hypertensive patients. Methods Percutaneous transhepatic embolization was performed in 37 cases of acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding until varix thrombosed. Results Bleeding stopped in all patients. No technical complications occurred. During 1~38 months follow-up, variceal bleeding recurred in two cases in 3 months. One died of heart failure, five died of hepatic carcinoma in 6 months . Conclusion Percutaneous transhepatic embolization of gastroesophageal varices is a safe and effective treatment for acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding in portal hypertensive patients.
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Chinese Journal of General Surgery
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1997
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