Efficacy and safety of variceal embolization for primary prophylaxis in cirrhosis patients with challenges in standard treatments: preliminary results

ObjectivesNonselective beta blockers (NSBBs) or endoscopic therapies are currently recommended by guidelines for preventing the first variceal bleed in patients with high-risk varices. However, there is a lack of detailed treatment strategies for patients who are intolerant to both NSBBs and endosco...

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Published in:	Frontiers in Medicine
Main Authors:	Jun Tie, Xulong Yuan, Ying Zhu, Kai Li, Xiaoyuan Gou, Na Han, Jing Niu, Jiao Xu, Wenlan Wang, Yongquan Shi
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-07-01
Subjects:	variceal embolization primary prophylaxis cirrhosis hypertension portal variceal bleeding
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmed.2024.1401900/full