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World J Gastrointest Endosc. Apr 16, 2019; 11(4): 292-297
Published online Apr 16, 2019. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v11.i4.292
Published online Apr 16, 2019. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v11.i4.292
Rare cause of dysphagia after esophageal variceal banding: A case report
Lindsay A Sobotka, Mitchell L Ramsey, Michael Wellner, Sean G Kelly, Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH 43210, United States
Author contributions: Sobotka LA, Ramsey ML, Wellner M and Kelly SG contributed equally to this work; all authors participated in collection of information, drafting of the case series, critical review and approve of the final draft.
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Corresponding author: Sean G Kelly, MD, Doctor, Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, 410 West 10th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210, United States. sean.kelly@osumc.edu
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Received: January 30, 2019
Peer-review started: January 31, 2019
First decision: March 11, 2019
Revised: March 14, 2019
Accepted: March 26, 2019
Article in press: March 26, 2019
Published online: April 16, 2019
Processing time: 78 Days and 11.1 Hours
Peer-review started: January 31, 2019
First decision: March 11, 2019
Revised: March 14, 2019
Accepted: March 26, 2019
Article in press: March 26, 2019
Published online: April 16, 2019
Processing time: 78 Days and 11.1 Hours
Core Tip
Core tip: Complete esophageal obstruction and necrosis is a rare complication of esophageal variceal banding. Patients typically present with dysphagia and inability to tolerate secretions shortly after banding. Diagnosis is made with a barium esophagram or upper endoscopy. Treatment consists of supportive care and total parental nutrition until recovery or removing the band endoscopically. Most patients recover but may require esophageal dilation afterwards.