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Endoscopic variceal band ligation

Sunday 06 April 2008, Branislav Kunčak, M. D.

Endoscopic variceal band ligation (EVL).

Fig. 1. Varix is aspirated into the barrel.

Fig. 2. Prior to deployment red out phenomenon is achieved.

Fig. 3. Ligated varix.

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Endoscopic variceal band ligation (EVL).

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Keywords: endoscopic variceal band ligation, EVL, red out phenomenon, esophageal varices