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Endoscopic Variceal Ligation / Sclerotherapy
About Endoscopic Variceal Ligation / Sclerotherapy
Endoscopic variceal ligation and sclerotherapy are procedures used to treat bleeding varices in the esophagus or stomach caused...
Endoscopic variceal ligation and sclerotherapy are procedures used to treat bleeding varices in the esophagus or stomach caused by portal hypertension. These are life-saving interventions in liver disease patients.
Overview
During endoscopy: Variceal ligation uses rubber bands to stop bleeding veins Sclerotherapy injects medication into bleeding vessels These procedures help prevent severe gastrointestinal bleeding and reduce mortality in cirrhosis-related portal hypertension.
Understanding The Procedure
Symptoms Endoscopic Variceal Ligation / Sclerotherapy
- ⦾ Vomiting blood
- ⦾ Black-colored stools
- ⦾ Severe weakness or dizziness
- ⦾ Signs of liver cirrhosis
- ⦾ Anemia from gastrointestinal bleeding
Risks
- ⦾ Re-bleeding episodes
- ⦾ Ulcer formation after treatment
- ⦾ Infection risk
- ⦾ Difficulty swallowing temporarily
- ⦾ Rare perforation or aspiration
Post-Operative Care
- ⦾ Follow dietary restrictions after procedure
- ⦾ Avoid alcohol completely
- ⦾ Take prescribed medications regularly
- ⦾ Attend repeated surveillance endoscopies
- ⦾ Monitor for recurrent bleeding symptoms
Long Term Outlook
Endoscopic therapy effectively controls variceal bleeding, reduces complications of portal hypertension, and improves survival in chronic liver disease patients.
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