A Case of Esophageal Perforation during Endoscopic Variceal Ligation.
- Author:
Chan Sup SHIM
;
Joon Seong LEE
;
Moon Sung LEE
;
Hong Soo KIM
;
Chan Wook PARK
;
Kwang Hwe LEE
;
Hyung Joo PARK
;
Sun Ju KIM
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Endoscopic variceal ligation;
Overtube;
Esophageal perforation
- MeSH:
Esophageal and Gastric Varices;
Esophageal Perforation*;
Hemorrhage;
Ligation*;
Sclerotherapy
- From:Korean Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
1995;15(2):223-233
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Endoscopic variceal ligation(EVL) was developed to provide a safer alternative than injection sclerotherapy for treatment of bleeding esophageal varices. EVL adds a new indication that will significantly increase the use of overtubes. overtube itself may have a role in predisposing to esophageal perforation but only one report has been published regarding an esophageal perforation related to the placement of an overtube. Recently, we experienced a case of esophageal perforation caused by overtube placement during endoscopic variceal ligation. So we report this case with review of relevant literatures.
