[Management of bleeding esophageal varices in public and private institutions in Chile].

Background: The better treatment modalities for bleeding esophageal varices have improved the prognosis of cirrhosis.

Aim: To inquire about diagnostic and treatment modalities for esophageal bleeding in Chile.

Material And Methods: An enquiry about diagnosis and treatment of esophageal bleeding was designed and electronically sent to public and private health institutions that could admit patients and were located in cities with more than 100,000 inhabitants.