Endo Hangout for GI Fellows: Esophageal and Gastric Variceal Bleeding | June 2021-Endo Hangout: Esophageal and Gastric Bleeding

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Video Summary

The video is a comprehensive discussion on esophageal and gastric variceal bleeding, led by moderator Ashley Foe, a professor of medicine. The session includes presentations by various panelists. Dr. Marvin Yu discusses the use of coil-based therapy in combination with agents like glue or gel foam, as well as the importance of packing coils for hemostasis. Dr. Richard Wong presents a case of esophageal variceal bleeding and demonstrates the successful use of cyanoacrylate injection as an alternative to sclerotherapy. The session also covers the use of glue injection for variceal bleeding, with precautions on endoscope protection mentioned.<br /><br />Another case involves a patient with cirrhosis, presenting with vomiting and rectal bleeding. A first-year fellow is called in to assess the situation, and a large balloon tamponade is placed to stop the bleeding. The panelists discuss treatment strategies, including the use of coils and glue, and possible complications from embolism. The session also addresses rectal variceal bleeding and the successful use of ultrasound techniques for treatment.<br /><br />The session concludes with the panelists expressing their gratitude for the educational session and thanking the participants. No specific credits are mentioned in the provided summary for each individual panelist or presenter.

Asset Subtitle

Moderator: Ashley L. Faulx, MD, MASGE
GI Fellow Moderators: Ahmad Bazarbashi, MD and Daniel Ellis, MD

Keywords

esophageal variceal bleeding

gastric variceal bleeding

coil-based therapy

glue or gel foam

packing coils

cyanoacrylate injection

sclerotherapy alternative

glue injection

cirrhosis