Background and Aim: Gastric varices (GVs), a rare complication of portal hypertension, pose challenges in bleeding scenarios. Though glue is a standard recommendation, its challenges and risks prompt exploration of alternative therapies like Thrombin. This study investigates concurrent use of human thrombin with glue to manage gastric variceal bleeding.
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