Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Volume 7, Issue 1 , Pages 18-25 , January 2005

Endoscopic ligation in the treatment of variceal bleeding

  • Augustin R. Attwell, MD

      Affiliations

    • Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver, CO.
    • ,
  • Yang K. Chen, MD

      Affiliations

    • Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver, CO.
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to: Yang K. Chen, MD, Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, University of Colorado Hospital, Anschutz Centers for Advanced Medicine, 1635 N. Ursula St., Mail Stop F735, Aurora, CO 80010-0510.

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doi: 10.1016/j.tgie.2004.10.004

Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Volume 7, Issue 1 , Pages 18-25 , January 2005

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