#Esophageal varices, Band ligation


A 75-year-old woman presented with hematemesis and melena. She gave a history of chronic liver disease, diabetes, and hypertension. The patient underwent an upper digestive endoscopy. The scope revealed esophageal varices. The varices were banded. question After band ligation, do you prefer to use the scope and check for the bands and post-banding bleeding in the same sitting as in this video?

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