The Use of Vasoconstrictors in Acute Variceal Bleeding: How Long Is Enough?

Vasoconstrictors are often used as the first line therapy for acute esophageal variceal hemorrhage. They might also be used for a few days after endoscopic therapy to prevent early rebleeding. International guidelines recommend the use of vasoconstrictor therapy when acute esophageal variceal hemorr...

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Main Author: Gin-Ho Lo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 2019-01-01
Series:Clinical Endoscopy
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Online Access:http://www.e-ce.org/upload/pdf/ce-2018-084.pdf