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I had an emergency panendoscopy in june to band bleeding varices, and 2 subsequent procedures after that. i'm to have #4 panendoscopy in october. on the average, how long does it take to completely band the varices. is the first bleed a sign that evalua
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Varices: Varices is a common complication of cirrhosis. Once bleeding occurs varies must be banded. It is usually takes 2-3 session to completely obliterate varices. Also it depends on portal (liver) pressure. One must also be started on medication(nadolol or propranolol) to decrease that pressure and prevent rebleeding. Sometimes one need to be evaluated for tips procedure to decrease portal pressure.
Answered 6/18/2018
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