Novel technique for continuous pressure monitoring of esophageal balloon in balloon tamponade device for acute variceal bleed

Abstract Acute variceal bleeding is a life‐threatening emergency associated with high mortality. Balloon tamponade is required for refractory bleeding to allow stabilization for definitive therapy. Unfortunately, these devices are associated with iatrogenic complications such as esophageal necrosis...

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Main Authors: Brian H. Torres‐Gonzalez, Thomas L. Powell, Jennifer Yee, Katherine M. Hunold
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-06-01
Series:Journal of the American College of Emergency Physicians Open
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/emp2.12725
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