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Surgery General 4720c165

In esophageal varices bleeding, which of the following is not used?

A
Endoscopy banding
B
Octreotide
C
Platelet transfusion
D
TIPS
High-Yield Explanation
Answer- C. Platelet transfusionBeta-blockersEndoscopic sclerotherapyEndoscopic variceal ligation (banding)A medication called octreotide - will lower the pressure in the swollen veins by tightening the blood vessels and reducing blood flow.Transjugular intrahepatic poosystemic shunt (TIPS) procedure is another potential treatment option for recurrent bleeding esophageal varices

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