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From: A randomized controlled trial comparing large-volume band ligator and cyanoacrylate injection in the endoscopic management of actively bleeding gastric varices

Fig. 2

Ligation of GOV2 variceal bleeding. (A) GOV2 varices and blood accumulation in the gastric cavity are identified using an inverted gastrointestinal endoscope. (B) Endoscopic view of the GV within the ligator cap. (C) After EBL, endoscopic examination shows successful haemostasis. (D) Six months after EBL, an inverted endoscopy examination reveals white scars at the site of EBL. GOV2, Gastroesophageal varices type 2; GV, Gastric varices; EBL, Endoscopic band ligation.

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