[Fiberendoscopic sclerotherapy of esophageal varices (description of a technic)].

We describe a technique used for fiberendoscopic sclerosis of esophageal varices. The addition of a balloon around the endoscope is advocated for three uses: 1) ingurgitation of varices allows better visualization, 2) the methods avoid the quick clearing of the sclerosing agent, 3) it can be used as hemostatic agent in case of necessity. The sclerosant agent used is an association of ethanolamine oleate, hypertonic glucose solution (50%) and natural conjugated strogens.