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Endoscopy 1985; 17(3): 113-114
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1018474
NEW METHODS AND NEW INSTRUMENTS

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A New Endoscopic Balloon for Sclerotherapy in Active Bleeding from Esophageal Varices

G. Sciaretta, A. Verri, P. Malaguti
  • Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Ospedale Maggiore, Bologna, Italy
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17 March 2008 (online)

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Summary

A new balloon for flexible endoscopes has been developed and used in 25 patients with esophageal varices: sclerotherapy was carried out as prophylaxis against rebleeding in 17 cases, and during active hemorrhage in 8 cases. The balloon was shown to be effective in controlling hemorrhage and enabling sclerosing injections to be carried out, both in emergency and in cases of bleeding response to injections.

Key words:

Esophageal bleeding - Sclerotherapy