A 74-year-old man presented with hematemesis and melena was
admitted to the endoscopy unit. After resuscitation, the patient underwent
upper digestive endoscopy. The scope revealed gastric varices.
How you can measure the amount of histoacryl needed for this
varix.
According to Sarin classification, what is the type of this
varix?
a-
Gastroesophageal varices
type I
b-
Gastroesophageal varices
type II
c-
Intragastric varices type I
d-
Intragastric varices type
II
How you will manage this varix??
1-
Band ligation
2-
Injection with histoacryl glue
3-
EUS assisted injection of
varix or obturation using coils
4-
Fluoroscopy assisted
occlusion by a radiologist
Should the endoscopist search for the bleeding point and
inject the adhesive material at this point
a-
True
b-
false
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