Endoscopic follow-up of cyanoacrylate obliteration of gastric varices

Arq Gastroenterol. 2009 Jan-Mar;46(1):81-4. doi: 10.1590/s0004-28032009000100020.

Abstract

Bleeding from gastric varices is a life-threatening condition. We report our experience with cyanoacrylate injection. Twenty three patients with portal hypertension and gastric varices underwent intra-variceal injection of a cyanoacrylate/lipiodol solution (1:1). Study endpoint was variceal obliteration. Mean follow-up was 25.3 months. Variceal obliteration was achieved in 87% of patients. Recurrence occurred in one patient (4.3%) and rebleeding in another case (4.3%). Mild abdominal pain was described in 13% of patients. Overall mortality was 21.7% and rebleeding related mortality rate was 4.3%. Our results confirm that cyanoacrylate injection is effective and safe to eradicate gastric varices.

MeSH terms

  • Cyanoacrylates / adverse effects
  • Cyanoacrylates / therapeutic use*
  • Esophageal and Gastric Varices / therapy*
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / therapy*
  • Hemostasis / drug effects
  • Hemostasis, Endoscopic
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Recurrence

Substances

  • Cyanoacrylates