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. 1994 Feb;167(2):277-8.
doi: 10.1016/0002-9610(94)90092-2.

A simple method to control intractable bleeding after endoscopic sphincterotomy

E Bardaxoglou  1 , J P Campion, G Maddern, F Siriser, B Launois
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A simple method to control intractable bleeding after endoscopic sphincterotomy

E Bardaxoglou et al. Am J Surg. 1994 Feb.

Abstract

A successful method for controlling intractable bleeding after endoscopic sphincterotomy is described. By passing a Fogarty catheter into the duodenum, balloon tamponade of the bleeding point is possible. By such a technique, major resective surgery can be avoided.

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