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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Hepatology
    • Endoscopic Interventions

    Background:

    • Esophageal varices are a common complication of liver cirrhosis, leading to life-threatening bleeding.
    • Portal hypertension, often caused by alcoholic or post-hepatitis cirrhosis, is the primary driver of variceal formation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of paravariceal sclerotherapy for managing bleeding esophageal varices.
    • To assess the impact of this endoscopic treatment on bleeding control and patient survival.

    Main Methods:

    • A cohort of 28 patients with bleeding esophageal varices underwent paravariceal sclerotherapy using flexible endoscopy.
    • Data on initial bleeding control, recurrent bleeding rates, and one-year survival were collected and analyzed.

    Main Results:

    • Initial hemostasis was achieved in 90% of patients treated with paravariceal sclerotherapy.
    • Recurrent bleeding was observed in 30% of patients within 12 months post-procedure.
    • One-year survival rate was 70%, suggesting the treatment does not influence the underlying disease's long-term prognosis.

    Conclusions:

    • Paravariceal sclerotherapy provides effective short-term control of bleeding esophageal varices.
    • The procedure has a significant rate of recurrent bleeding and does not improve long-term survival in patients with liver cirrhosis.
    • Further research into alternative or adjunctive therapies is warranted to improve outcomes for this patient population.