Motion – Prophylactic Banding of Esophageal Varices Is Useful: Arguments against the Motion
Bleeding from esophageal varices leads to substantial morbidity and mortality. Despite advances in pharmacological and endoscopic therapy, as well as general supportive care, the mortality rate associated with acute variceal hemorrhage has not improved significantly over the past two decades. Prophy...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2002-01-01
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| Series: | Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2002/976072 |