Evaluation and management of esophageal varices by through-the-scope endoscopic Doppler probe method.

Yasutoshi ShiratoriKazuki YamamotoShuhei OkuyamaTakaaki YoshimotoTakashi IkeyaSyuichi OkadaKatsuyuki FukudaGeorge Rateb

Published in: Digestive endoscopy : official journal of the Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society (2022)

The evaluation of EVs using DOP is feasible and accurate. EV velocities are related to the variceal size, form, blue color, and red color sign. EVL + DOP may be a more reliable treatment for EVs. Further large-scale, long-term comparative studies are warranted.

Keyphrases

ultrasound guided
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mass spectrometry
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single molecule
fluorescent probe
clinical evaluation