Preliminary study on manometry of esophageal varices with an endoscopic balloon technique
- VernacularTitle:食管静脉曲张内镜气囊测压的临床价值
- Author:
Jianming XU
;
Lei ZHANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Esophageal varices;
Manometry;
Hypertension, Portal
- From:
Chinese Journal of Digestive Endoscopy
2001;0(02):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To evaluate the clinical usefulness of manometry of esophgeal varices with endoscopic balloon technique. Methods The variceal pressure was measured by endoscopic balloon technique in 26 patients with portal hypertension, at the same time , laboratory parameters of liver function were determined. ResultsDetermination of variceal pressure was successful in 23/26 patients, while no side effects was observed. The intraobserver coefficient of variation was 7.18% ?2.64%,and there was a significant(P
