Upper Gastrointestinal bleeding

 A young 8-year-old girl presented with upper GI bleeding. On endoscopy, one large varix was noted in the oesophagus. Endoscopic Variceal Ligation(EVL) was done. Post EVL bleeding stopped.

Endoscopy image showing large varix

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