Figures & data
Figure 1a Image of a white plug observed on gastric varices during emergency endoscopic examination.
Figure 1b Image of fluoroscopic observation with infusion of 70% Histoacryl to determine the extent of the varices.
Figure 2 A) Endoscopic image that reveals F3, Lg-cf varices with erosion. B) Image of endoscopic obliterative therapy under fluoroscopy using 70% Histoacryl in this patient.
Abbreviations: GV, gastric varices; GRS, gastro-renal shunt.
Figure 2c Five days after obliterative therapy, CT images demonstrate large infarctions encompassing 90% of the spleen.
Abbreviations: GV, gastric varices; SPA, splenic artery; SPV, splenic vein.
