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The high mortality rate of variceal hemorrhage poses a management challenge. A severe bleeding episode requires emergency repletion of blood volume. If pharmacologic therapy fails to control bleeding, various endoscopic and surgical procedures must be considered. In this article, Drs Stein and Korula explore the various options available for managing this difficult medical problem.
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Craig Stein
Craig Stein, MD Jacob Korula, MD, FRCPC Dr Stein is in private practice of gastroenterology, Los Angeles. Dr Korula is associate professor of clinical medicine, division of gastrointestinal and liver diseases, department of medicine, University of Southern California School of Medicine, Los Angeles.
Jacob Korula
Craig Stein, MD Jacob Korula, MD, FRCPC Dr Stein is in private practice of gastroenterology, Los Angeles. Dr Korula is associate professor of clinical medicine, division of gastrointestinal and liver diseases, department of medicine, University of Southern California School of Medicine, Los Angeles.