Meta-analysis: beta-blockers versus banding ligation for primary prophylaxis of esophageal variceal bleeding

Meta-analysis: beta-blockers versus banding ligation for primary prophylaxis of esophageal variceal bleeding

ABSTRACT: Aim. To perform an updated meta-analysis comparing β-blockers (BB) with endoscopic variceal banding ligation (EVBL) in the primary prophylaxis of esophageal variceal bleeding.Material and methods. Randomized controlled trials were identified through electronic databases, article reference...

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Main Authors: Natalie Funakoshi, Yohan Duny, Jean-Christophe Valats, Frédérique Ségalas-Largey, Nicolas Flori, Michael Bismuth, Jean-Pierre Daurès, Pierre Blanc
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2012-05-01
Series:Annals of Hepatology
Subjects:
Variceal bleeding
Banding ligation
β-blockers
Portal hypertension
Cirrhosis
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1665268119309342

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