Efficacy of argon plasma coagulation in the management of portal hypertensive gastropathy
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Efficacy of argon plasma coagulation in the management of portal hypertensive gastropathy
Objectives: Evaluation of the outcome and experience in 2 years of management of portal hypertensive gastropathy (PHG) by argon plasma coagulation (APC) in a cohort of Egyptian cirrhotic patients. Methods: This study was conducted over a 2-year period from January 2011 to February 2013. Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy was performed to evaluate the degree and site of PHG. APC was applied to are...
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عنوان ژورنال: Endoscopy International Open
سال: 2016
ISSN: 2364-3722,2196-9736
DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-114979