Gastroesophageal variceal embolization
Transvenous or transhepatic embolization of gastric/esophageal varices to prevent/treat bleeding.
The information below is provided for general educational purposes only. It describes the procedure in general terms and may not apply to your specific situation. Only your interventional radiologist can provide you with personalized information adapted to your case.
What does this intervention involve?
Background
Hemorrhagic/high-risk varices not controllable by endoscopy alone.
Procedure
Transjugular (via TIPS) or percutaneous transhepatic access. Coils/glue injected. Duration: 1-3 hours.
Risks
Material migration, varix recurrence, access complications.
Recovery
2-3 day stay. Follow-up endoscopy.
Practical information
Local anesthesia. Hospital stay: 2 to 3 nights.
This information does not replace a medical consultation. Each procedure is adapted to the patient's individual situation. Your doctor will explain the specific details, expected benefits and potential risks during your consultation.
Doctors and centers/departments performing this intervention
3 doctors
Dr Vincent DUROUS
Radiologue interventionnelAnnecy, Argonay
Dr Quentin LAFERTé
Radiologue interventionnelSaint-Quentin
Dr Alexandre NéROT
Radiologue interventionnelAnnecy, Argonay, Chambéry