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  • Title: Sclerotherapy for esophageal varices.
    Author: Tabibian N.
    Journal: Am Fam Physician; 1988 Jun; 37(6):147-52. PubMed ID: 3289338.
    Abstract:
    Sclerotherapy is an effective early treatment for bleeding esophageal varices. The procedure can be performed without general anesthesia and can be used to stabilize the situation until a decision is reached regarding long-term therapy. Sclerotherapy has a failure rate of up to 30 percent. Portacaval shunt is recommended if either acute or long-term sclerotherapy fails. Prophylactic sclerotherapy is not recommended.
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