Propranolol plus endoscopic ligation for variceal bleeding in patients with significant ascites

Volume: 99, Issue: 5, Pages: e18913 - e18913
Published: Jan 1, 2020
Abstract
The use of beta-blockers in decompensated cirrhosis accompanying ascites is still under debate. The aim of this study was to compare overall survival (OS) and incidence of cirrhotic complications between endoscopic variceal ligation (EVL) only and EVL + non-selective beta-blocker (NSBB) combination therapy in cirrhotic patients with significant ascites (≥grade 2).This retrospective study included 271 consecutive cirrhotic patients with ascites...
Paper Details
Title
Propranolol plus endoscopic ligation for variceal bleeding in patients with significant ascites
Published Date
Jan 1, 2020
Journal
Volume
99
Issue
5
Pages
e18913 - e18913
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