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Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Scoping Summary
GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT (VARICEAL-B):
V - Vasoconstrictor therapy: (Octreotide 50mcg bolus
Esophageal Variceal ... 2-5 days) A - Antibiotics ... acquired/vasoactive meds ... ScopingSundays #Esophageal ... #algorithm #VARICEALB
Evidence for Treatment of Acute Esophageal Variceal Bleeding
 • Octreotide (PMID: 11870374) - Endoscopic banding +
Treatment of Acute Esophageal ... role in acute esophageal ... banding • Antibiotics ... without increased risk ... #varices #management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
event, follow ACC algorithm ... (<1%): - Endoscopic ... Cataract Plan for Meds ... - what is the bleeding ... medical and surgical management