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Variceal Haemorrhage Flashcards

1
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What are varices

A

A dilated tortuous vessel

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2
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What are they caused by

A

PHTN

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3
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Where are varices most commonly found

A

At porto-systemic anastomoses:

  • Skin (caput medusa)
  • Oesophageal and gastric
  • Rectal
  • Posterior abdo wall
  • Stomal
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Management

A

Resus
IV access
Blood transfusion
Emergency endoscope and band ligation

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5
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Drug given for control

A

Terlipressin

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6
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What is used for uncontrolled bleeding

A

Sengstaken-Blakemore tube

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7
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What is used for rebreeding after banding

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Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt

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