Comparison of Therapies for Primary Prevention of Esophageal Variceal Bleeding: A Systematic Review and Network Meta‐analysis
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DOI: 10.1002/hep.30220
Abstract: We performed a systematic review with network meta‐analysis (NMA) to compare the efficacy of different approaches in primary prevention of esophageal variceal bleeding and overall survival in patients with cirrhosis with large varices. Thirty‐two randomized… read more here.
Keywords: esophageal; esophageal variceal; variceal bleeding; primary prevention ... See more keywords
Interventions for Primary Prevention of Esophageal Variceal Bleeding
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DOI: 10.1002/hep.30463
Abstract: Current guidelines recommend cirrhotic patients undergo endoscopic screening for varices, unless patients have liver stiffness 150x109 /L1 . Screening for varices presumes we can offer an intervention to reduce risk of first variceal hemorrhage and,… read more here.
Keywords: prevention esophageal; interventions primary; variceal bleeding; variceal ... See more keywords
Predictive value of CT for first esophageal variceal bleeding in patients with cirrhosis: Value of para-umbilical vein patency.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2016.12.006
Abstract: PURPOSE To evaluate if the presence/size of a para-umbilical vein (PUV) on computed tomography (CT) are associated with a first esophageal variceal hemorrhage (EVH) in patients with cirrhosis and whether imaging features can help identify… read more here.
Keywords: value; patients cirrhosis; umbilical vein; first esophageal ... See more keywords
Esophageal variceal treatment using a novel Doppler probe method.
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DOI: 10.1055/a-1324-2591
Abstract: Esophageal variceal recurrence after endoscopic treatment is a frequent event [1–4]. Some studies have reported that endoscopic treatment assisted by endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) that can evaluate variceal size and hemodynamics is effective in preventing variceal… read more here.
Keywords: doppler probe; treatment; esophageal variceal;
Comparison of transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic with endoscopic treatment plus anticoagulation for esophageal variceal bleeding and portal vein thrombosis in liver cirrhosis
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DOI: 10.1080/00365521.2022.2094724
Abstract: Abstract Background and aim The optimal management of esophageal variceal bleeding (EVB) and portal vein thrombosis (PVT) in liver cirrhosis has not been well-established. The aim of the present study was to compare the efficacy… read more here.
Keywords: group; plus anticoagulation; esophageal variceal; portal vein ... See more keywords
Gender differences in esophageal variceal bleeding in the United States
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DOI: 10.1080/07853890.2022.2104920
Abstract: Abstract Background and Aims Esophageal variceal bleeding is a common reason for hospitalization in patients with cirrhosis. The main objective of this study was to analyze the effects of gender differences on outcomes in hospitalizations… read more here.
Keywords: gender differences; variceal bleeding; esophageal variceal; bleeding united ... See more keywords
P202 ESOPHAGEAL VARICEAL BANDING LIGATION: SIX-YEAR EXPERIENCE OF A TERTIARY CENTER
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DOI: 10.1093/dote/doz092.202
Abstract: Esophageal variceal bleeding is a potentially lethal complication of portal hypertension. Endoscopic variceal band ligation (EVL) is the cornerstone of treatment for acute variceal bleeding, as well as its primary and secondary prophylaxis. Herein, we… read more here.
Keywords: eradication; etiology; ligation; variceal ... See more keywords
515: EFFICACY AND SAFETY OF SUBCUTANEOUS NEOSTIGMINE FOR COLONIC ILEUS OR REFRACTORY CONSTIPATION
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DOI: 10.1097/01.ccm.0000528533.96162.52
Abstract: www.ccmjournal.org Critical Care Medicine • Volume 46 • Number 1 (Supplement) Learning Objectives: Terlipressin (triglycyl lysine vasopressin) is a synthetic analogue of vasopressin, which has been used in the treatment of acute variceal hemorrhage. In… read more here.
Keywords: medicine; acute esophageal; bleeding; blood ... See more keywords
Early transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt in US patients hospitalized with acute esophageal variceal bleeding
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DOI: 10.1111/jgh.13593
Abstract: Early transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) used as preventive therapy prior to recurrent bleeding has been recommended in patients presenting with acute esophageal variceal bleeding (EVB) who are at high risk of further bleeding and… read more here.
Keywords: intrahepatic portosystemic; transjugular intrahepatic; acute esophageal; portosystemic shunt ... See more keywords
IDDF2020-ABS-0172 Thirty-day readmission after esophageal variceal hemorrhage and its impact on outcomes in the tertiary care hospital
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DOI: 10.1136/gutjnl-2020-iddf.161
Abstract: Background Esophageal variceal hemorrhage (EVH) is a potentially fatal Gastro-intestinal emergency. The aim of this study was to evaluate the in-hospital mortality rate, 30-day readmission rate, and its impact on mortality and morbidity in EVH… read more here.
Keywords: day readmission; readmission; mortality; rate ... See more keywords