| Literature DB >> 6975575 |
J W Lewis, R S Chung, J G Allison.
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Acute variceal hemorrhage can be controlled effectively with injection sclerotherapy using the flexible gastroscope and endoscopic balloon tamponade. The complication rate is low; however, mortality from irreversible liver failure remains high. This technique is suggested as an alternative to standard medical and operative treatment.Entities:
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Year: 1981 PMID: 6975575 DOI: 10.1016/0002-9610(81)90433-5
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Am J Surg ISSN: 0002-9610 Impact factor: 2.565