Endoscopic Band Ligation Versus Pharmacological Therapy for Variceal Bleeding in Cirrhosis: A Meta-Analysis

OBJECTIVE: To conduct a meta-analysis of published, full-length, randomized controlled trials evaluating the efficacy of endoscopic band ligation (EBL) versus pharmacological therapy for the primary and secondary prophylaxis of variceal hemorrhage in patients with cirrhosis.

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Main Authors: Lan Li, Chaohui Yu, Youming Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2011-01-01
Series:Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/346705
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Summary:OBJECTIVE: To conduct a meta-analysis of published, full-length, randomized controlled trials evaluating the efficacy of endoscopic band ligation (EBL) versus pharmacological therapy for the primary and secondary prophylaxis of variceal hemorrhage in patients with cirrhosis.
ISSN:0835-7900