Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Volume 7, Issue 1 , Pages 49-58 , January 2005

Variceal bleeding refractory to endoscopic management: Indications and use of balloon tamponade, interventional radiology, and surgical treatment

  • Darren C. Schwartz, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Medicine, Section of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Wisconsin Medical School, Madison, WI.
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to: Darren Schwartz, MD, Department of Medicine, University of Wisconsin Medical School, Madison, WI 53706.
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  • Michael R. Lucey, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Medicine, Section of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Wisconsin Medical School, Madison, WI.
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  • John C. McDermott, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Radiology, University of Wisconsin Medical School, Madison, WI.
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  • Layton F. Rikkers, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin Medical School, Madison, WI.

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PII: S1096-2883(04)00108-1

doi: 10.1016/j.tgie.2004.10.008

Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Volume 7, Issue 1 , Pages 49-58 , January 2005

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