Variceal rebleeding frequently develops in patients with cirrhosis after an initial episode of acute variceal hemorrhage. The best prophylactic treatment for variceal rebleeding has not been clearly ...
Introduction: Endoscopic obliteration of esophageal varices by endoscopic variceal ligation (EVL) is an effective form of secondary prophylaxis. However, there is no consensus regarding the technical ...
Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Researchers reported no difference in rates of infection, rebleeding and mortality when antibiotic prophylaxis ...
Clinicians may be more likely to initiate anticoagulation if a patient is listed for liver transplant, has superior mesenteric vein thrombosis, or is symptomatic. Wide practice variation occurs for ...
Garcia-Tsao G, Abraldes JG, Berzigotti A, et al. Portal hypertensive bleeding in cirrhosis: risk stratification, diagnosis, and management: 2016 practice guidance by the American Association for the ...
Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . LAS VEGAS – Balloon-occluded retrograde transvenous obliteration ranked highest as best intervention for ...
Varices are large or swollen blood vessels, which can be located around the esophagus. The most common cause of esophageal varices is scarring of the liver. Varices may be small or large, and the ...
The findings of the present study illustrate the importance of technical aspects of endoscopic variceal ligation in influencing the success of secondary prophylaxis. Our results identify a possible ...
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