Propofol versus midazolam for upper gastrointestinal endoscopy in cirrhotic patients: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

BACKGROUND:Sedation during gastrointestinal endoscopy is often achieved using propofol or midazolam in general population. However, impaired protein synthesis, altered drug metabolism, and compromised hepatic blood flow in patients with liver cirrhosis might affect the pharmacokinetics of sedatives,...

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Main Authors: Hsiao-Chien Tsai, Yu-Cih Lin, Ching-Lung Ko, Horng-Yuan Lou, Ta-Liang Chen, Ka-Wai Tam, Chien-Yu Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2015-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4315567?pdf=render