Balloon tamponade for variceal haemorrhage: a practical approach

Fox, M.A.; Fox, J.A.; Stern, N.

Acute Medicine 10(3): 160-163

2011


ISSN/ISBN: 1747-4892
PMID: 21904715
Document Number: 11136
Balloon tamponade with compression tubes is used to stabilise life-threatening variceal bleeds when first-line endotherapy has failed and acts as a bridge to early definitive therapy. We present an overview of the use of compression tubes for variceal haemorrhage with a focus on insertion technique and aftercare.

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Balloon tamponade for variceal haemorrhage: a practical approach