The secondary prophylactic efficacy of beta-blocker after endoscopic gastric variceal obturation for first acute episode of gastric variceal bleeding

The secondary prophylactic efficacy of beta-blocker after endoscopic gastric variceal obturation for first acute episode of gastric variceal bleeding

Background/AimsThe most appropriate treatment for acute gastric variceal bleeding (GVB) is currently endoscopic gastric variceal obturation (GVO) using Histoacryl®. However, the secondary prophylactic efficacy of beta-blocker (BB) after GVO for the first acute episode of GVB has not yet been establi...

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Main Authors: Moon Han Choi, Young Seok Kim, Sang Gyune Kim, Yun Nah Lee, Yu Ri Seo, Min Jin Kim, Sae Hwan Lee, Soung Won Jeong, Jae Young Jang, Hong Soo Kim, Boo Sung Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Association for the Study of the Liver 2013-09-01
Series:Clinical and Molecular Hepatology
Subjects:
Gastric varices
Beta-blocker
Secondary prevention
Online Access:http://e-cmh.org/upload/pdf/cmh-19-280.pdf

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