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Esophageal Variceal Ligation (EVL)
It is often used for primary prevention of esophageal varices with high-risk bleeding signs, or for acute hemostasis and secondary prevention after bleeding. Whether to consider it depends on the degree of varices and red signs, previous bleeding history, response to drug and endoscopic treatment, l
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Approx. $1,200
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Peking Union Medical College Hospital - Beijing - Grade 3A
Ruijin Hospital - Shanghai - Grade 3A
West China Hospital - Chengdu - Grade 3A
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How Esophageal Variceal Ligation (EVL) is performed
This procedure is often performed under sedation or anesthesia, with a ligation device and flexible endoscope selected when necessary. Varicose veins are usually assessed under direct endoscopic vision, and after positioning, they are ligated point by point with ligation rings to collapse and fibrose the veins, reducing the risk of bleeding. Suction and irrigation are used during the procedure, and vital signs are continuously monitored. Postoperatively, attention is paid to hematemesis, melena, chest tightness, and swallowing discomfort, and follow-up endoscopy is arranged in conjunction with the assessment to gradually remove residual varices. The above is general health information, not medical advice; the specific plan is subject to specialist evaluation and hospital protocol.
What is Esophageal Variceal Ligation (EVL)?
This procedure is often performed under sedation or anesthesia, with a ligation device and flexible endoscope selected when necessary. Varicose veins are usually assessed under direct endoscopic vision, and after positioning, they are ligated point by point with ligation rings to collapse and fibrose the veins, reducing the risk of bleeding. Suction and irrigation are used during the procedure, and vital signs are continuously monitored. Postoperatively, attention is paid to hematemesis, melena, chest tightness, and swallowing discomfort, and follow-up endoscopy is arranged in conjunction with the assessment to gradually remove residual varices. The above is general health information, not medical advice; the specific plan is subject to specialist evaluation and hospital protocol.
How is Esophageal Variceal Ligation (EVL) performed?
Step 1
How Esophageal Variceal Ligation (EVL) is performed
This procedure is often performed under sedation or anesthesia, with a ligation device and flexible endoscope selected when necessary. Varicose veins are usually assessed under direct endoscopic vision, and after positioning, they are ligated point by point with ligation rings to collapse and fibrose the veins, reducing the risk of bleeding. Suction and irrigation are used during the procedure, and vital signs are continuously monitored. Postoperatively, attention is paid to hematemesis, melena, chest tightness, and swallowing discomfort, and follow-up endoscopy is arranged in conjunction with the assessment to gradually remove residual varices. The above is general health information, not medical advice; the specific plan is subject to specialist evaluation and hospital protocol.
Recovery process
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Recovery and stay
Including preoperative evaluation + hospitalization/treatment + first re-examination, it is generally recommended to stay for 5–10 days, depending on the hospital schedule and recovery situation.
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