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Central nervous system infection after endoscopic injection sclerotherapy
The American Journal of Gastroenterology
|July 1, 1990
Summary
Central nervous system (CNS) infections, including brain abscess and meningitis, are rare but serious complications of endoscopic injection sclerotherapy for esophageal varices. Both reported patients died despite aggressive treatment.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Gastroenterology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Esophageal varices pose a significant bleeding risk.
- Endoscopic injection sclerotherapy (EIS) is a common treatment for esophageal varices.
- Central nervous system (CNS) infections are an uncommon but severe potential complication of EIS.