Endoscopic Band Ligation Versus Pharmacological Therapy for Variceal Bleeding in Cirrhosis: A Meta-Analysis
oleh: Lan Li, Chaohui Yu, Youming Li
| Format: | Article |
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| Diterbitkan: | Wiley 2011-01-01 |
Deskripsi
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.