The role of therapeutic endoscopy in the management of oesophageal varices in children and adults: does it mean no more open surgery

dc.contributor.author	De zoysa, M.I.M.
dc.contributor.author	Samarasekera, D.N.
dc.contributor.author	Sheriffdeen, A.H.
dc.date.accessioned	2012-09-06T05:23:16Z
dc.date.available	2012-09-06T05:23:16Z
dc.date.issued	2012
dc.identifier.uri	http://archive.cmb.ac.lk:8080/xmlui/handle/70130/2911
dc.description.abstract	Oesophageal varices is the commonest cause of acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding in Sri Lanka. Endoscopic sclerotherapy(EST) and rubber band ligation (RBL) have become the main treatment modalities, as they carry a lower morbidity and mortality compared to shunt surgery.
dc.language.iso	en	en_US
dc.title	The role of therapeutic endoscopy in the management of oesophageal varices in children and adults: does it mean no more open surgery	en_US
dc.type	Research abstract	en_US