DSC EXAMINATION OF THE ESOPHAGUS AFTER IMPLANTATION OF SPECIAL STENTS, DESIGNED FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF ACUTE ESOPHAGUS VARICEAL BLEEDING Experimental study

Massive bleeding from esophagus varices presents a life threatening complication of portal hypertension. No effective method of treatment is available until now, that would guarantee high grade of patient wellness during the conditioning and investigation phase until the definitive treatment could be introduced. The aim of this study was to evaluate the tissue response to esophagus stents - designed for manage acute variceal bleeding - in animal experiment.