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Endoscopic Variceal Ligation / Sclerotherapy

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About Endoscopic Variceal Ligation / Sclerotherapy

Endoscopic variceal ligation and sclerotherapy are procedures used to treat bleeding varices in the esophagus or stomach caused...

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 That May Require Endoscopic Variceal Ligation / Sclerotherapy

  • ⦾ Vomiting blood
  • ⦾ Black-colored stools
  • ⦾ Severe weakness or dizziness
  • ⦾ Signs of liver cirrhosis
  • ⦾ Anemia from gastrointestinal bleeding

Recovery & Outlook

Endoscopic therapy effectively controls variceal bleeding, reduces complications of portal hypertension, and improves survival in chronic liver disease patients.

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

Doctors Who Perform Endoscopic Variceal Ligation / Sclerotherapy

Meet experienced vascular surgery doctors who regularly evaluate and perform endoscopic variceal ligation / sclerotherapy.

Dr Manish Pangi

Dr Manish Pangi

MBBS, MS, MCH, CONSULTANT CARDIOTHORACIC AND VASCULAR SERGEON

KMC: 63524

Consultant Vascular Surgeon

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Dr Adarsh M S

Dr Adarsh M S

MBBS, MS (General Surgery) DRNB(Vascular & Endo Vascular Surgery)

KMC: 103548

Consultant Vascular & Endovascular Surgeon

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Dr Arun Kumar A

Dr Arun Kumar A

MBBS, MS(General Surgery), MCH(Vascular Surgery)

KMC: 107818

Consultant Vascular & Endo Vascular Surgeon

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