Oesophageal Varices

Synopsis

Oesophageal varices are caused by an obstruction in portal blood flow; this is usually cirrhosis of the liver. The rupture or ulceration of these varices is at the root of extremely serious complications, such as digestive haemorrhages. The film describes the mechanism of the cause of oesophageal varices and the medical treatment of bleeding: surgical treatment is briefly touched upon.*

Language

English

Country

France

Medium

Film; Film 16mm sd col 13min

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1967

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Keywords

oesophagus; surgery

Credits

Director

L Léger; Max Fourestier

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Distributor

Name

French Scientific Film Library