Emergent percutaneous transhepatic embolization of gastroesophageal varices for the treatment of acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding
- VernacularTitle:经皮经肝穿刺门静脉行胃底食管曲张静脉栓塞术治疗上消化道出血
- Author:
Xiquan ZHANG
;
Haijun LIU
;
Yonghong LU
;
Ge DONG
;
Feng GUO
;
Li LI
;
Xinzhi LIU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Hypertension, portal;
Hemorrhage;
Esophageal and gastric varices;
Embolization, therapeutic
- From:
Chinese Journal of General Surgery
1997;0(04):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
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.
