Bleeding Management (GI)
What Is GI Bleeding Management? A set of endoscopic and medical treatments to identify and control bleeding anywhere in the digestive tract. Why Do I Need It? You may require bleeding management if you present with: Hematemesis (vomiting blood) Melena (black, tarry stool) Hematochezia (fresh rectal bleeding) Anemia from chronic blood loss How Should I […]
Fundal Varices Sclerotherapy
Fundal Varices Sclerotherapy A patient information leaflet What is Fundal Varices Sclerotherapy? An endoscopic procedure using a sclerosant solution injected directly into gastric (fundal) varices to obliterate dilated veins and prevent or stop bleeding. Why Do I Need It? You may need fundal variceal sclerotherapy if you have: Gastric varices detected on endoscopy Active or […]
