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Had Two Esophagus Bleed Out And Banded Twice. How Often To Re-band?
I have had two esophagus bleed out and banded twice along with two tips procedures to my liver . The question I have is how often do I need to be re banded? So that I don't bleed again?
Sat, 7 Dec 2013
Hello!
Thank you for the query.
It is hard to answer how often you need to be banded. As long as the liver will generate portal hypertension, the risk of bleeding from esophageal varices is high. Luckily you have had TIPS procedure which should prevent from further varices appearance. So it may happen that you may not need any other banding.
Just remember to have regular endoscopies every year or two.
Hope this will help.
Regards.
Thank you for the query.
It is hard to answer how often you need to be banded. As long as the liver will generate portal hypertension, the risk of bleeding from esophageal varices is high. Luckily you have had TIPS procedure which should prevent from further varices appearance. So it may happen that you may not need any other banding.
Just remember to have regular endoscopies every year or two.
Hope this will help.
Regards.
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