Variceal bleeding. a review of a recent experience
Olazabal, A.
Boletin de la Asociacion Medica de Puerto Rico 74(1): 15-18
1982
ISSN/ISBN: 0004-4849 PMID: 6753866 Document Number: 701541
Our experience in the management of 22 cirrhotic patients admitted during a period of one year bleeding from varices is reviewed. Ten had hypotension on admission and 15 had an initial hematocrit less than 30%. Seventeen had moderate to severe hepatic dysfunction on admission. Uncontrolled bleeding was the cause of death in six of eight (36%) who died during the hospitalization. A brief review of recent therapeutic developments in this condition is made.
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