Hemostasis achieved in
bleeding varices by the endoscopic application of rubber bands onto the bleeding
sites. Narrow endoscopic view through the rubber band delivery attachment placed
on the tip of the endoscope. Note the raised mucosal bleb (the varix) with a
black band at the base.
Left:
Two neighboring esophageal varices which have been successfully banded. Note the
improved view through the clear multi-banding apparatus.
Jet
of blood from an esophageal varix in a young man with alcoholic cirrhosis, as
seen through the banding apparatus attached to the tip of the endoscope. View on
the right demonstrates hemostasis achieved by the application of a band onto the
bleeding site.