Bleeding esophageal varices: evaluation of medical and emergency surgical treatment

Ruiz Curiel, R.E.; Guirola, E.; Gonzalez, J.C.

G.E.N 34(1): 55-63

1980


ISSN/ISBN: 0016-3503
PMID: 6778768
Document Number: 167606
The results of medical and emergency surgical treatment of 55 patients with bleeding esophageal varices were studied. Eighteen patients died (32.7%). Mortality relates to the severity of the liver disease and the number of blood transfusions required. There was a high incidence of recurrent hemorrhage. We recommend definitive porto-sistemic shunt after the bleeding episode has been controled.

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