During sclerotherapy (by endoscopy), following are complications except -: (A) Hepatic encephalopathy, (B) Perforation, (C) Stenosis, (D) Fibrosis
Answer is A. Hepatic encephalopathy as a complication of endoscopic sclerotherapy is unlikely whereas it is common after TIPSS. Complications of endoscopic sclerotherapy are : Esophageal ulceration - which may bleed and perforate Mediastinitis Pleural effusion Pulmonary edema Late strictures Ref : Sabiston 17/e, p 1251