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Index OGD showing a single remaining varix in 2 o'clock position.. Notes: Arrows indicate the culprit varix prior to banding.. Abbreviation: OGD, esophago-gastro-duodenoscopy.
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This second procedure showed a single remaining varix in the 2 o'clock position without obvious scarring, but perhaps with a minor narrowing of the distal esophagus (Figure 1).
Necrotic banded varix in 2 o'clock position with some food residue.. Note: The arrows indicate the position of the band.
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The findings were of a nubbin of necrotic tissue encased by a visible band in the distal esophagus and a small amount of food residue above it (Figure 2).
CT chest demonstrating soft tissue nodule in distal esophagus, likely representing banded varix.. Note: Arrows indicate the soft tissue nodule within distal esophagus.. Abbreviation: CT, computed tomography.
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A computed tomography scan of her chest demonstrated distal esophageal wall thickening and a soft tissue nodule (likely representing the banded varix) just above the GOJ, but without other complications (Figure 3).
Distal esophageal stricture seen on barium swallow study on day 17.. Note: The arrows indicate distal esophageal stricture.
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Progress thereafter was slow with a negligible oral fluid intake on day 17, barium swallow at that time indicating delayed esophageal clearance with an underlying stricture (Figure 4).
Semicircular scar in distal esophagus 42 days after the index procedure.. Note: The arrows indicate the scar.
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