Asymptomatic Esophageal Varices Should Be Endoscopically Treated
Endoscopic treatment has generally been accepted in the management of bleeding esophageal varices. Both the control of acute variceal bleeding and elective variceal eradication to prevent recurrent bleeding can be achieved via endoscopic methods. In contrast to acute and elective treatment, the role...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
1998-01-01
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| Series: | Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/1998/854293 |