Albumin-Bilirubin Grade as a Novel Predictor of the Development and Short-Term Survival of Post-Banding Ulcer Bleeding Following Endoscopic Variceal Ligation in Cirrhotic Patients

Albumin-Bilirubin Grade as a Novel Predictor of the Development and Short-Term Survival of Post-Banding Ulcer Bleeding Following Endoscopic Variceal Ligation in Cirrhotic Patients

<i>Background and Objectives</i>: Endoscopic variceal ligation (EVL) is the primary and secondary treatment for acute esophageal variceal bleeding. Post-banding ulcer bleeding (PBUB) may lead to bleeding episodes following EVL, increasing mortality. The aim of this study was to evaluate...

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Main Authors: Chun-Wei Chen, Chia-Jung Kuo, Chao-Wei Lee, Tony Kuo, Cheng-Tang Chiu, Chun-Jung Lin, Siew-Na Lim, Chau-Ting Yeh, Wey-Ran Lin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-12-01
Series:Medicina
Subjects:
endoscopic variceal ligation
post-banding ulcer bleeding
liver cirrhosis
portal hypertension
MELD score
ALBI score
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/58/12/1836

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