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 |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2011-01-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Hepatology |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.4061/2011/893973 |
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