The Liver Meeting 2019-Primary and Secondary Prophylaxis of Gastric Variceal Bleeding

Primary and Secondary Prophylaxis of Gastric Variceal Bleeding

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The transcript discusses the management of bleeding gastric varices, including predicting bleeding risks, diagnostic techniques, and treatment options. Dr. Rakesh Gupta from the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences highlights the significance of gastric varices in patients with portal hypertension. The risk of bleeding varies depending on the type and severity of the varices, with higher risks associated with certain characteristics. Treatments range from endoscopic variceal ligation and glue injections to more advanced interventions like balloon retrograde transvenous obliteration (BRTO) or transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS). The transcript emphasizes the importance of individualized care for patients with gastric varices, outlining strategies for acute management, preventing re-bleeding, and primary prophylaxis. It stresses the evolving nature of gastric varices management and the need for comprehensive assessment and tailored treatment approaches.

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Presenter: Shiv Kumar Sarin

Keywords

bleeding gastric varices

predicting bleeding risks

diagnostic techniques

treatment options

portal hypertension

endoscopic variceal ligation