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Management of Bleeding Gastric Varices

Gastric Varices
Saad-Caldwell Classification
Endoscopic Evaluation and Management
Endovascular Management

By Chuma G. Obineme, MD @TypicallySilent
Gastric Varices ... Gastric Varices ... Classification Endoscopic ... #Variceal #Bleeding ... #Management #gastroenterology
Evidence for Treatment of Acute Esophageal Variceal Bleeding
 • Octreotide (PMID: 11870374) - Endoscopic banding +
Acute Esophageal Variceal ... acute esophageal variceal ... Variceal Banding ... Endoscopic Variceal ... #management #ebm
Endoscopic Bleeding Risk - Summary points from ASGE guideline 

Low Risk Procedures 
 - Diagnostic endoscopy
Endoscopic Bleeding ... - Diagnostic endoscopy ... Polypectomy - Variceal ... #Risks #Gastroenterology ... HighRisk #Diagnosis #Management
Endoscopy - Management of Bleeding Esophageal Varices 
What to Band?
 - Always find the varix that
Endoscopy - Management ... Bleeding Esophageal Varices ... that specific variceal ... - Varices in ... #variceal #Tips
Transhepatic Intrajugular Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS) 
Indications:
 • Ascites / Hepatic Hydrothorax
 • Variceal Bleeding
Cardiopulmonary, Renal, and
Shunt (TIPS) Indications ... Hydrothorax • Variceal ... Shunt #Hepatology #Gastroenterology ... #Management
Gastroenterology Endoscopy Tools and Accessories - A Visual Catalog for Trainees and Young Gastroenterologists
Biopsy Forceps:
Gastroenterology ... of esophageal varices ... bleeding esophageal varices ... bleeding esophageal varices ... mucosa Stricture Management
Acute Non-Variceal Upper GI Bleeding
Pre-Endoscopy Management:
 • Hemodynamic resuscitation
 • No routine NG tube
 • Risk
Acute Non-Variceal ... GI Bleeding Pre-Endoscopy ... Management: • ... Management: • ... #gastroenterology
Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD) - Polyp Resection Techniques

Technique:
 • The polyp is then lifted by submucosal
Endoscopic Submucosal ... Indications: • ... • Much higher rates ... Polyp #Resection #Management ... #gastroenterology
Endoscopic Full-Thickness Resection (EFTR) - Polyp Resection Techniques
Technique:
 • Planned resection margins marked thermally. The full-thickness
Endoscopic Full-Thickness ... Indications: • ... pulled into cap rather ... Polyp #Resection #Management ... #gastroenterology