Korean J Gastrointest Endosc.
1993 Mar;13(1):11-14.
A Case of Obstructive Esophageal Hematoma after Endoscopic Variceal Ligation
Abstract
- Endoscopic variceal ligation(EVL) is an accepted alternatives to endoscopic injection sclero- therapy(EIS) in many patients with bleeding esophageal varices. Esophageal hematoma is rare and an unusual complication after EVL or EIS. We present a patient with liver cirrhosis who developed an obstructive esophageal hematoma after EVL.
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