Endoscopic sclerotherapy of esophageal varices during pregnancy--case report

R Pötzi; P Ferenci; A Gangl

Endoscopic sclerotherapy of esophageal varices during pregnancy--case report

Z Gastroenterol. 1991 May;29(5):246-7.

Authors

R Pötzi¹, P Ferenci, A Gangl

Affiliation

¹ 1st Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Vienna, Austria.

PMID: 1950034

Abstract

Variceal hemorrhage in a patient with non cirrhotic portal hypertension occurring in mid pregnancy was treated by endoscopic intravasal injection sclerotherapy using polidocanol. It was effective, well tolerated and safe for both mother and child. This is the first report that this treatment is feasible and without risk in pregnancy.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Adult
Esophageal and Gastric Varices / complications*
Esophageal and Gastric Varices / etiology
Female
Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / etiology
Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / therapy*
Humans
Polidocanol
Polyethylene Glycols / administration & dosage
Portal Vein
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular / therapy*
Sclerosing Solutions / administration & dosage*
Thrombosis / complications

Substances

Sclerosing Solutions
Polidocanol
Polyethylene Glycols