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Protocol based endoscopic sclerotherapy and management of bleeding oesophageal varices was done. Immediate cessation of bleeding, re\u2010bleeding within the first 72\u2003h, success of first injection, final success of EVS, short\u2010term mortality, influence of aetiology of portal hypertension and severity of liver disease on these results were studied.<\/jats:p><jats:p><jats:bold>Results:<\/jats:bold> \u2003Immediate cessation of bleeding was obtained in 191 out of 195 patients (97.9%). Twenty\u2010seven (13.8%) patients re\u2010bled within 72\u2003h. On re\u2010injection final success of EVS was 87.2% (170\/195 patients). There was no significant difference between final success rate in cirrhotic versus non\u2010cirrhotic patients (103\/118 (87.3%) vs. 67\/77 (87%)). Success of first sclerotherapy session was significantly higher than that of second sclerotherapy session. Surgical rescue was required in 25 (12.8%) patients. Mortality was 3.6%. Failure of EVS and mortality was significantly higher in Child's C group (<jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\u2003=\u20030.04, Relative risk = 0.5, confidence interval 0.22\u22121.16).<\/jats:p><jats:p><jats:bold>Conclusion:<\/jats:bold> \u2003EVS remains an effective and cost effective modality of treatment to control acute variceal bleeding irrespective of aetiology of portal hypertension provided strict protocol based management is followed. 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