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Review
. 2006 Apr:20 Suppl 2:S467-70.
doi: 10.1007/s00464-006-0003-x. Epub 2006 Mar 16.

Evolution of endoscopic therapy for esophageal varices

G V Stiegmann  1
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Review

Evolution of endoscopic therapy for esophageal varices

G V Stiegmann. Surg Endosc. 2006 Apr.

Abstract

Endoscopic treatment for bleeding esophageal varices was first described 65 years ago, but the technique was not widely adopted until the 1970s. Rapid progress since then has resulted in new, more effective forms of endoscopic treatment. Currently, endoscopic therapy is the primary treatment for patients with bleeding esophageal varices at most centers. This review traces the evolution of endoscopic treatment, summarizes current outcomes data, and speculates on future development.

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