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Journal of Intensive Care Medicine, Vol. 17, No. 4, 195-198 (2002)
DOI: 10.1177/0885066602017004007

Esophageal Rupture After Endoscopic Banding Ligation for Esophageal Varices Bleeding

Chao-Ming Wu, BD

Ging Ho Lo, MD

Shoa-Lin Lin, MD

Kwok-Hung Lai, MD

Ming-Ting Wu, MD

Jin-Shiung Cheng, MD

A 39-year-old man with esophageal varices bleeding received 2 endoscopic banding ligations within 10 days. Unfortunately, esophageal rupture developed after the second treatment. The patient’s history was reported and relevant literatures were reviewed.

Key Words: complication • endoscopic ligation • esophageal rupture • esophageal varices


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