Application of Endoscopy in Improving Survival of Cirrhotic Patients with Acute Variceal Hemorrhage

Playing a central role in the modern multidisciplinary management of acute gastroesophageal variceal hemorrhage, endoscopy is essential to stratify patient at risk, control active hemorrhage, and prevent first as well as recurrent bleeding. Before endoscopic procedure, antibiotic prophylaxis along w...

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Main Authors: Yao-Chun Hsu, Chen-Shuan Chung, Hsiu-Po Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2011-01-01
Series:International Journal of Hepatology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.4061/2011/893973
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