Clinical value of miniature ultrasonic probe on a combination of endoscopic varices ligation and Hassab's procedure in the treatment of esophageal varices
- VernacularTitle:微探头超声在食管静脉曲张腔内外联合断流术中的应用
- Author:
Li LIU
;
Ruizhen LI
;
Ping ZHOU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Endosonography;
Esophageal and gastric varices
- From:
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography
2003;0(05):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To assess the efficacy and prognosis of a combination of endoscopic varices ligation(EVL) and Hassab procedure in patients with portal hypertension by miniature ultrasonic probe. Methods Twenty-three patients with esophageal varices received a combination of EVL and Hassab procedure for variceal eradication. The esophagus vascular structures were examined with endoscopy and miniature ultrasonic probe. Change of vascular structure was evaluated,recurrence and rebleeding of esophageal varices were investigated.Results After treatment,the esophageal varices were obliterated and collateral veins were diminished in size or obliterated. During a short-term follow-up,the recurrence and rebleeding rate of esophageal varices were 5.0 % and 0,respectively.Conclusions The combination of EVL and Hassab procedure can effectively shut off the portoazygous shunt,prevent esophageal varices bleeding. It is a simple and less cost procedure. The miniature ultrasonic probe plays a more important role in evaluating the treatments of esophageal varices.
