Esophageal varices are a common complication in patients with cirrhosis. This is a rather dangerous disease because of the high risk of bleeding. Endoscopic esophageal sphincter was born after sclerotherapy and is now more popular.

My grandfather is 80 years old, he has cirrhosis of the liver, esophageal varices. I find out that I need to have an esophageal varices. So the doctor asked me about the time of regular check-ups and whether I need to have esophageal varices often? When do you have to tie it? After a period of time, what will the elastic band used for esophageal varices look like? I look forward to hearing from the doctor. Thank you doctor.

In Vietnam, patients with gastrointestinal bleeding are increasing. The main cause is varicose veins. What is gastric aneurysm? And if not treated in time, the disease can cause "Death". The following article helps you understand the indications for gastric aneurysm ligation in the management of gastrointestinal bleeding.

Gastrointestinal bleeding due to esophageal varices is one of the potential and dangerous complications but is common, threatening the lives of patients with cirrhosis. The risk of death is high if not treated promptly. If left untreated, about 25% to 40% of patients with esophageal varices will have esophageal varices rupture. And about 15% of patients with esophageal varices rupture will die.