Gastric ulcers after endoscopic sclerosis of esophageal varices

J Clin Gastroenterol. 1985 Feb;7(1):77-9. doi: 10.1097/00004836-198502000-00013.

Abstract

Two patients with bleeding esophageal varices underwent endoscopic sclerosis. Each developed a gastric ulcer of the fundic mucosa approximately 6-7 cm below the gastro-esophageal junction. It seems probable that these lesions were related to the retrograde flow of sclerosing solution into the venous system which drains the gastric mucosa.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Endoscopy
  • Esophageal and Gastric Varices / complications
  • Esophageal and Gastric Varices / therapy*
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / etiology
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Sclerosing Solutions / adverse effects*
  • Sclerosing Solutions / therapeutic use
  • Stomach Ulcer / etiology*

Substances

  • Sclerosing Solutions