Endoscopic injection sclerotherapy versus N-Butyl-2 Cyanoacrylate injection in the management of actively bleeding esophageal varices: a randomized controlled trial

Endoscopic injection sclerotherapy versus N-Butyl-2 Cyanoacrylate injection in the management of actively bleeding esophageal varices: a randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background The management of acute esophageal variceal bleeding remains a clinical challenge. Band ligation is the main therapeutic option, but it may be technically difficult to perform in active bleeders. This may necessitate an alternative therapy for this group of patients. This study w...

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Main Authors: Mohamed A. Elsebaey, Mohamed A. Tawfik, Sherif Ezzat, Amal Selim, Heba Elashry, Sherief Abd-Elsalam
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-02-01
Series:BMC Gastroenterology
Subjects:
Esophageal varices
iInjection sclerotherapy
Cyanoacrylate injection
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12876-019-0940-1

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