Endoscopic Treatment of Refractory Variceal Bleed
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A 70-year-old man with history of end-stage liver disease due to alcohol misuse disorder was admitted to the hospital with hematemesis. He had at least 5 episodes of bright red hematemesis and was feeling dizzy. He complained of epigastric pain for 3 days prior to presentation. He had noticed progressive development of dark urine, pale stools and yellow sclera. He had not consumed any non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs recently.
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