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Case presentation: We present the case of a 63-year-old man with a history of esophageal cancer surgery and gastric variceal treatment who presented to the emergency department with hematemesis and altered consciousness. Endoscopy revealed a bleeding ulcer at the intrathoracic esophagus. Endoscopic band ligation failed, and the patient\u2019s condition deteriorated, prompting the insertion of an Sengstaken\u2013Blakemore tube. Owing to prior Ivor Lewis surgery, the gastric balloon was not used; only the esophageal balloon was inflated, and hemostasis was successfully achieved. Despite the relative contraindication of prior esophageal surgery, no complications occurred. The patient was discharged on hospital day 20 without recurrence. 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