The comparison of esophageal variceal ligation plus propranolol versus propranolol alone for the primary prophylaxis of esophageal variceal bleeding

The comparison of esophageal variceal ligation plus propranolol versus propranolol alone for the primary prophylaxis of esophageal variceal bleeding

Background/AimsTo investigate the efficacy and longterm outcome of esophageal variceal ligation (EVL) plus propranolol in comparison with propranolol alone for the primary prophylaxis of esophageal variceal bleeding.MethodsA total of 504 patients were retrospectively enrolled in this study. 330 pati...

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Main Authors: Dongmo Je, Yong-Han Paik, Geum-Youn Gwak, Moon Seok Choi, Joon Hyeok Lee, Kwang Cheol Koh, Seung Woon Paik, Byung Chul Yoo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Association for the Study of the Liver 2014-09-01
Series:Clinical and Molecular Hepatology
Subjects:
Esophageal varices
Bleeding
Prophylaxis
Ligation
Propranolol
Online Access:http://e-cmh.org/upload/pdf/cmh-20-283.pdf

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