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Early management of bleeding oesophageal varices

  • Relevant BNF sections: 6.52, 8.3.4.3

Abstract

Bleeding from oesophageal varices is a medical emergency with high mortality. In this article, we discuss its early management, focusing on the use of endoscopic therapy and drug treatment.

https://doi.org/10.1136/dtb.2000.38537

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