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    Endoscopic injection sclerotherapy for esophageal varices can lead to serious complications like necrosis and abscesses. These risks highlight the need for careful patient selection and monitoring during treatment.

    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Pathology

    Background:

    • Esophageal varices are a serious complication of portal hypertension.
    • Endoscopic injection sclerotherapy (EIS) is a common treatment for esophageal varices.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the tissue changes and causes of death in patients treated with EIS.
    • To compare these findings with a control group of patients with portal hypertension who did not receive EIS.

    Main Methods:

    • A retrospective necropsy survey of 13 patients who underwent EIS.
    • Comparison with autopsy findings from nine control patients with portal hypertension.

    Main Results:

    • All EIS patients exhibited variceal thrombosis and vasculitis; residual varices were common due to short treatment duration.

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  • Major complications included necrosis, mucosal ulceration, and abscess formation, absent in controls.
  • Hemorrhage and sepsis with deep necrosis/abscesses contributed to death in four patients.

    • Conclusions:

    • EIS can induce significant tissue damage, including necrosis and abscesses.
    • Complications of EIS, such as hemorrhage and sepsis, can be fatal.
    • The findings underscore the potential risks associated with EIS for esophageal varices.