Endoscopic Banding of Esophageal Varices Q4 2013
{"Image DocumentName": "Endoscopic Banding of Esophageal Varices Q4 2013", "Image ImageDescription": "June 2, 2014October 21, Endoscopic Banding of Esophageal Varices Q Answer: Esophageal varices are enlarged veins in the esophagus, which can spontaneously rupture and cause severe bleeding. Endoscopic banding of esophageal varices involves completely occluding blood flow and meets the definition of root operation occlusion. The lumen of the esophageal vein is being banded, not the esophagus. The index under ligation states See occlusion.", "Image XResolution": "37", "Image YResolution": "37", "Image ResolutionUnit": "Pixels/Centimeter", "Image Software": "SlidePlayer", "Image YCbCrPositioning": "Centered"}