24x7 Life Saving
Emergency Endoscopic Variceal Band Ligation (EVL)
Emergency endoscopic banding to arrest and prevent life-threatening gastrointestinal bleed from esophageal varices.
Emergency & Therapeutic Procedure
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Click thumbnail to viewAbout Emergency Endoscopic Variceal Band Ligation (EVL)
Esophageal variceal bleeding is a critical, life-threatening emergency in patients with liver cirrhosis and portal hypertension.
Our 24x7 dedicated emergency GI team performs urgent endoscopic variceal band ligation (EVL), placing elastic bands over bleeding veins to seal them immediately.
Backed by fully equipped ICU facilities, blood bank connectivity, and round-the-clock gastroenterologist availability.
Key Patient Benefits
Immediate hemostasis of bleeding esophageal veins
24x7 round-the-clock emergency casualty response
Continuous hemodynamic monitoring in dedicated ICU
Prevents recurrent variceal hemorrhage
Patient Preparation Instructions
1
Urgent emergency assessment, fluid resuscitation & stabilization.
2
Blood cross-matching and IV vasoconstrictor therapy.
Post-Procedure Care & Discharge Guidelines
ICU monitoring for 24 hours post-ligation.
Strict liquid diet progressing under gastroenterologist advice.
When do I know the results?Immediate visual confirmation of bleeding control & band placement.
Procedure Overview
Procedure Type:Emergency & Therapeutic
Average Duration:15 - 30 minutes
Anesthesia / Sedation:Topical Pharyngeal Spray / Monitored Sedation
Department:Gastroenterology
Specialist Performing Procedure
performed by well experienced DM Gastroenterology doctors