Therapeutic Endoscopy for Portal Hypertension
Portal Hypertension – Advanced Endoscopic Care
Therapeutic endoscopy plays a vital role in the management of portal hypertension by preventing and controlling life-threatening gastrointestinal bleeding caused by varices.
Why Therapeutic Endoscopy is Needed
It is recommended in patients with:
- Esophageal varices
- Gastric varices
- Upper GI bleeding
- Liver cirrhosis with portal hypertension
- Recurrent variceal bleeding
Endoscopic Procedures Used
Various endoscopic techniques are used to control bleeding and reduce pressure within the portal system.
- Endoscopic Variceal Band Ligation (EVL)
- Endoscopic Injection Therapy
- Endoscopic Hemostasis
- Glue injection for gastric varices
Benefits of Therapeutic Endoscopy
- Rapid control of bleeding
- Prevents recurrent hemorrhage
- Minimally invasive approach
- Reduces need for emergency surgery
Early and timely therapeutic endoscopy significantly improves outcomes in patients with portal hypertension.
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