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Han SW, Joo YE, Kim HS, Choi SK, Rew JS, Kim JK, Kim SJ
KMID: 759516
Korean J Intern Med.
2000 Dec;15(3):179-186.
BACKGROUND: Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) has been popularized for the treatment of refractory variceal bleeding. The aim of this study was to assess the safety and long-term effect of...
Variceal bleeding from enterostomy site is an unusual complication of portal hypertension. The bleeding, however, is often recurrent and may be fatal. The hemorrhage can be managed with local measures...
Noh DY, Park SY, Joo SY, Park CH, Lee WS, Joo YE, Kim HS, Choi SK, Rew JS, Kim SJ
KMID: 772625
Korean J Gastroenterol.
2004 Mar;43(3):186-195.
BACKGROUND/AIMS: Though endoscopic therapies such as variceal ligation and sclerotherapy has been performed, bleeding from the large esophageal and gastric varices still poses significant risk of death. Decrease of...