Ligadura endoscópica de várices de esófago / Endoscopic ligation of oesophageal varices

RESUMEN

La ligadura endoscópica de várices de esófago es una técnica desarrollada por Stiegmann y colaboradores para el tratamiento de las várices sangrantes de esófago, que ha demostrado ser tan efectiva como la esclerosis endoscópica, con menor incidencia de complicaciones. Diversos estudios han mostrado que la ligadura endoscópica de várices es una alternativa promisoria a la escleroterapía.

ABSTRACT

Endoscopic rubber band liglation of esophageal varices is a technique developed by Stiegmann and co-workers in an attempt to provide an endoscopic treatment for bleeding esophageal varices that isat least as effective as endoscopic sclero therapy, but has a lower incidence of complications. Several studies have shown that endoscopic rubber band ligation of esophageal varices is a promising alternative to scierotherapy.