Endoscopic Injection of a Ruptured Duodenal Varix with N-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate

Conclusions The presented case supports endoscopic injection sclerotherapy with N-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate as a treatment option for ruptured duodenal varices that, despite being a rare event, when it occurs, is often fatal.

Source: Video Journal and Encyclopedia of GI Endoscopy - October 12, 2014 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research