CONTEXT Although endoscopic esophageal variceal sclerotherapy has been largely supplanted by variceal band ligation, it is still performed routinely in many institutions, especially in developing countries. Intramural esophageal hematoma has been described as a rare complication of sclerotherapy. Risk factors have not been completely established. OBJECTIVE To demonstrate the incidence of post...

PURPOSE The aim of this study was to report the experience and efficacy of Ethibloc sclerotherapy as treatment of lymphangiomas. METHODS Between 1992 and 2004, 63 patients had Ethibloc sclerotherapy for lymphangiomas at our institution. Computed tomographic scan or magnetic resonance imaging and clinical evaluation determined efficacy of the treatment. Results were classified as excellent (> ...

BACKGROUND Few studies have compared vasoactive drugs with endoscopic sclerotherapy in the control of acute variceal haemorrhage. Octreotide is widely used for this purpose, but its value remains undetermined. AIMS To compare octreotide with endoscopic sclerotherapy for acute variceal haemorrhage. PATIENTS Consecutive patients with acute variceal haemorrhage. METHODS Patients were randomi...

PURPOSE The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy and safety of band ligation and injection sclerotherapy in the endoscopic treatment of children with variceal bleeding. METHODS The study population included 55 children, all of whom were treated at the time of endoscopic diagnosis of esophageal varices at Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea, between January 1994 and January 2011. The pr...

Endoscopic variceal sclerotherapy and ligation are standard treatment modalities used for the management of esophageal varices. Reportedly, sclerotherapy and ligation are associated with complications such as hematuria, pulmonary thrombus formation, pleural effusion, renal dysfunction, and esophageal stenosis. However, hemothorax following sclerotherapy and ligation has not yet been reported. W...

BACKGROUND The outcome of sclerotherapy for bleeding oesophageal varices may be influenced by injection technique. In a previous study at our institution, sclerotherapy was associated with a high re-bleeding rate and oesophageal ulceration. Embolisation of the injection tract was introduced in an attempt to reduce injection-related complications. METHODS To determine the outcome and effective...

CH: cystic hygromas EXIT: extrauterine intrapartum airway intervention MRI: magnetic resonance imaging mTOR: mammalian target of rapamycin INTRODUCTION Cystic hygromas are macrocystic lymphatic malformations that develop during the sixth gestational week. Cystic hygromas (CH) mostly present in the neck and comprise 20% to 25% of cervical lymphatic tumors. Mainstay treatment of CH involves compl...

Background—Few studies have compared vasoactive drugs with endoscopic sclerotherapy in the control of acute variceal haemorrhage. Octreotide is widely used for this purpose, but its value remains undetermined. Aims—To compare octreotide with endoscopic sclerotherapy for acute variceal haemorrhage. Patients—Consecutive patients with acute variceal haemorrhage. Methods—Patients were randomised at...

Objectives: Microsurgical ligation as well as antegrade sclerotherapy have been established in varicocele treatment. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether a combination of microsurgery and sclerotherapy can provide a safe and effective treatment of varicocele recurrence