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[Treatment of esophageal varices in children by sclerotherapy]
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Endoscopic sclerotherapy shows promise for treating pediatric portal hypertension, offering an alternative to shunts. Early results suggest it effectively manages esophageal varices and reduces gastrointestinal bleeding in children.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Gastroenterology
- Hepatology
- Endoscopic Interventions
Background:
- Current treatments for pediatric portal hypertension, such as portosystemic shunts, have limitations.
- Recurrent esophageal varices and gastrointestinal bleeding are common long-term complications of existing therapies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate endoscopic sclerotherapy as a therapeutic alternative for prehepatic portal hypertension in children.
- To analyze the treatment outcomes and follow-up data of pediatric patients undergoing sclerotherapy.
Main Methods:
- A prospective study involving 7 children with prehepatic portal hypertension.
- Treatment administered via flexible endoscopy with sclerotherapy.
- Short-term and medium-term follow-up assessments.
Main Results:
- Encouraging initial results observed in short-term and medium-term follow-up.
- Sclerotherapy demonstrated effectiveness in managing the condition.
Conclusions:
- Endoscopic sclerotherapy presents a viable therapeutic option for pediatric portal hypertension.
- Further investigation into technique, complications, and emergency applications is warranted.
Abstract:
The treatment of portal hypertension in children by portosystemic shunt or Vosschulte dissection-ligature is not definitive. Recurrent oesophageal varices or high gastrointestinal bleeding occur on a medium-term and long-term basis. We are investigating endoscopic sclerotherapy as a therapeutic alternative. The aim of this prospective study is to analyse the treatment and follow-up of 7 children with prehepatic portal hypertension who have undergone sclerotherapy, using a flexible endoscope. The first results at short-term and medium-term follow-up are encouraging. The authors discuss the technique, complications and emergency use of sclerotherapy.