In esophageal varices bleeding, which of the following is not used?
(A) Endoscopy banding (B) Octreotide (C) Platelet transfusion (D) TIPS
(C) Answer- C. Platelet transfusionBeta-blockersEndoscopic sclerotherapyEndoscopic variceal ligation (banding)A medication called octreotide - will lower the pressure in the swollen veins by tightening the blood vessels and reducing blood flow.Transjugular intrahepatic poosystemic shunt (TIPS) procedure is another potential treatment option for recurrent bleeding esophageal varices