Endoscopic Variceal Ligation and ß-Blocker Combination Versus Ligation Monotherapy as Variceal Esophagus Bleeding Secondary Prevention
Background: Variceal esophagus' risk of re-bleeding in the first year is 60-70%. Mortality rate of acute bleeding is 20-35%. Latest guidelines of esophageal rupture suggest endoscopic ligation and Non-selective b-Blocker combination for re-bleeding prevention. However, monotherapy still can be...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Interna Publishing
2020-07-01
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| Series: | The Indonesian Journal of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Digestive Endoscopy |
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| Online Access: | https://www.ina-jghe.com/index.php/jghe/article/view/707 |