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R Kochhar1, M K Goenka, S K Mehta

  • 1Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.

The American Journal of Gastroenterology
|September 1, 1990
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Variceal sclerotherapy effectively manages gastroesophageal varices in pregnant patients with portal hypertension. This treatment is safe for both mother and fetus, and does not impact conception or pregnancy outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Hepatology
  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Background:

  • Pregnancy with portal hypertension is rare, lacking established guidelines for managing variceal bleeding.
  • The safety and efficacy of variceal sclerotherapy during pregnancy, and its effect on conception, remain largely unknown.

Observation:

  • Four pregnant patients with portal hypertension underwent sclerotherapy for variceal bleeding.
  • Two patients conceived while undergoing sclerotherapy before pregnancy; two others began treatment during pregnancy due to bleeding.

Findings:

  • Sclerotherapy using absolute alcohol proved effective in controlling variceal bleeding and achieving variceal obliteration.
  • No adverse effects were observed in mothers or fetuses, indicating treatment safety during pregnancy.

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Implications:

  • Variceal sclerotherapy is a safe and effective treatment option for pregnant patients with portal hypertension.
  • The procedure does not negatively affect conception or the course of a successful pregnancy.