Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Elective endoscopy in portal hypertension.

E De Masi, M M Lirici, G Fegiz

    The Italian Journal of Surgical Sciences
    |January 1, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary

    Evaluating gastrointestinal lesions and esophageal varices through endoscopy before surgery is crucial for patients with cirrhosis and portal hypertension. This assessment prevents inappropriate medical or surgical interventions.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    [Treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis with intrapleural pneumothorax combined with chemical-antibiotic preparations].

    Revista mexicana de tuberculosis y enfermedades del aparato respiratorio·2014
    Same author

    Self-expanding metal stents for treatment of anastomotic complications after colorectal resection.

    Endoscopy·2013
    Same author

    Laparoscopic intracorporeal distal rectal transection with the CONTOUR(®) device.

    Techniques in coloproctology·2012
    Same author

    Boeck's disease, Besnier, Schaumann.

    Annali dell'Istituto "Carlo Forlanini"·2010
    Same author

    Combining ultrasonic dissection and the Storz operation rectoscope.

    Surgical endoscopy·2003
    Same author

    Laparoscopic cholecystectomy by ultrasonic dissection without cystic duct and artery ligature.

    Surgical endoscopy·2002

    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Hepatology
    • Surgical Oncology

    Background:

    • Portal hypertension is a common complication of cirrhosis.
    • Gastrointestinal lesions and esophageal varices frequently coexist in these patients.
    • Preoperative assessment is vital for managing surgical risk.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To emphasize the necessity of comprehensive endoscopic evaluation in cirrhotic patients undergoing elective surgery.
    • To highlight the importance of identifying both gastrointestinal lesions and esophageal varices.
    • To prevent suboptimal treatment decisions.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of 84 cases.
    • Oesophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) performed before elective surgery.
    • Assessment of portal hypertension, cirrhosis, gastrointestinal lesions, and esophageal varices.

    Main Results:

    • Eighty-four cases of portal hypertension secondary to cirrhosis were analyzed.
    • Endoscopic findings included various gastrointestinal lesions and esophageal varices.
    • The study underscores the clinical significance of these endoscopic findings.

    Conclusions:

    • Preoperative endoscopic evaluation is essential for patients with cirrhosis and portal hypertension.
    • Identifying gastrointestinal lesions and varices guides appropriate medical and surgical management.
    • Comprehensive assessment aids in avoiding inappropriate treatment strategies.

    Related Experiment Videos