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Arterial vasoconstrictor therapy for bleeding oesophageal varices
The Medical Journal of Australia
|February 7, 1976
Summary
Selective visceral angiography aids in diagnosing and controlling upper gastrointestinal bleeding in hepatic cirrhosis patients. This promising technique offers a new approach for managing this high-mortality condition.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Interventional Radiology
Background:
- Upper gastrointestinal bleeding in hepatic cirrhosis has high mortality.
- Diagnosing and controlling bleeding in these patients is challenging.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the utility of selective visceral angiography in diagnosing and treating upper gastrointestinal bleeding in patients with hepatic cirrhosis.
Main Methods:
- Selective visceral angiography was performed on 28 patients.
- Six patients received selective intra-arterial vasoconstrictor therapy via angiography.
Main Results:
- Angiography provided diagnostic information for bleeding sources.
- Selective vasoconstrictor therapy showed promising results in controlling blood loss.
Conclusions:
- Selective visceral angiography is a promising technique for managing upper gastrointestinal bleeding in hepatic cirrhosis.
- It may become a key method for controlling bleeding in this patient group.