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Egd With Variceal Banding
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MD Patient has cirrhosis , enlarged spleen and pancreas atrophy. Variceal bleed in 2010 with banding, HE on Xifaxan daily, lower extremity swelling on Lasix and Aldactone , on Lexapro 10, QD, Prilosec ... View answer
MD Hi Dr. XXXXXXX XXXXXXX My father (Age 61) was diagnosed with stage A liver cirrhosis with large ... bleeding. The first banding was done on 4th XXXXXXX After the procedure, he had minor discomfort in ... View answer
MD when passing stools. I understand banding is a procedure to eliminate hemorrhoids. Is banding used on both internal and external hemorrhoids? When is banding justified or contra-indicated? In what... View answer
MD I have portal hypertension and will be having banding ligation done late in September. But I am flying to my nephews wedding before that. Is it safe for me to fly? ... View answer
MD consistent with your understanding of HET. Also there is a CRH O'Regan system for banding considered much better than normal banding. How do you think O'Regan system compares with HET and... View answer
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MD Hello, After post variceal banding, I was told to go on a low protein low salt diet. The only help ... weeks after the endo banding but permanently hereafter. ... View answer
MD found with the EGD? Are the para esophageal and peri gastric veins at risk for hemorrhage? Thank you ... (on MRI report). Today he had an endoscopy and there were no esphogeal varices found so no... View answer
MD recent procedure (variceal esphogeal banding) my gastroenterologist prescribed a beta blocker for me ... appointment with my primary care physician in 4 days, is this something I maybe should go to... View answer
MD Recently my father went through band ligation evl endoscopic procedure to stop variceal bleeding due to liver cirrhosis.My father is non-alcoholic.However after 10 days from his return from hospital ... View answer
MD Hi ,my father 55 years old had been diagnosed with chronic liver parenchymal disease as well as ascites,splenolmegaly and esophageal varices about 2 weeks ago. He underwent esophageal variceal ligation ... View answer