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A 74-year-old man presented with hematemesis and melena was admitted to the endoscopy unit. After resuscitation, the patient underwent upper digestive endoscopy. The scope revealed gastric varices. How you can measure the amount of histoacryl needed for this varix. According to Sarin classification, what is the type of this varix? a- Gastroesophageal varices type I b- Gastroesophageal varices type II c- Intragastric varices type I d- Intragastric varices type II How you will manage this varix? 1- Band ligation 2- Injection with histoacryl glue 3- EUS assisted injection of varix or obturation using coils 4- Fluoroscopy assisted occlusion by a radiologist Should the endoscopist search for the bleeding point and inject the adhesive material at this point a- True b- false
