Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Manuscript ID	21133
Country	United Kingdom

Received	2015-06-29 15:01
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Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Minireviews
Article Title	Role of self-expanding metal stents in the management of variceal haemorrhage: Hype or hope?
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Brian J Hogan and James P O’Beirne
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Dr. James P O’Beirne, Consultant Hepatologist, the Shelia Sherlock Liver Centre, Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Free Hospital, Pond Street, London NW3 2QG, United Kingdom. james.o’beirne@nhs.net
Key Words	Esophageal and gastric varices; Stents; Liver cirrhosis; Gastrointestinal haemorrhage; Portal hypertension
Core Tip	Failure to control bleeding in high-risk patients with variceal haemorrhage is still common, and not all patients are suitable for transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunts. Self-expanding metal stents can be placed without the need for endoscopic or fluoroscopic control and, once in place, provide effective haemostasis and allow a route for oral fluids and nutrition. They can remain in place whilst liver function recovers and secondary prophylaxis is initiated or whilst definitive therapy is provided. Self-expanding metal stents provide effective haemostasis and perform better than balloon tamponade in refractory bleeding, where they are associated with fewer complications.
Publish Date	2016-01-08 15:38
Citation	Hogan BJ, O’Beirne JP. Role of self-expanding metal stents in the management of variceal haemorrhage: Hype or hope? World J Gastrointest Endosc 2016; 8(1): 23-29
URL	http://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5190/full/v8/i1/23.htm
DOI	http://dx.doi.org/10.4253/wjge.v8.i1.23

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