Lateral position intubation followed by endoscopic ultrasound-guided angiotherapy in acute esophageal variceal rupture: A case report

Figure 1 EUS visualization of varices and guidance of the angiotherapy. A: The suspected esophageal varices are visualized by EUS. B: The injection of sclerosing /adhesive agent into the varix is shown. The needle tip is indicated by the white arrow.

Figure 2 Ultra-thin gastroscopy used for suction of aspirated blood. Ultra-thin gastroscope inserted into the endotracheal tube shows aspirated blood from both left (white arrow) and right bronchi, which are separated by the carina (black arrow).