The Role of Adjuvant Acid Suppression on the Outcomes of Bleeding Esophageal Varices after Endoscopic Variceal Ligation
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0169884
Abstract: The impact of adjuvant acid suppression via proton pump inhibitors or histamine-2 receptor antagonists after endoscopic variceal ligation remains uncertain. We therefore aimed to evaluate the effect of adjuvant acid suppression on the rebleeding and… read more here.
Keywords: adjuvant acid; acid suppression; variceal ligation; endoscopic variceal ... See more keywords
Complete esophageal obstruction following endoscopic variceal ligation: a case report and literature review
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DOI: 10.2147/ceg.s161772
Abstract: Endoscopic variceal ligation (EVL) is an important treatment modality in managing complications of portal hypertension. Since its advent 30 years ago, the procedural complications have decreased significantly, especially when compared with variceal sclerotherapy. With the… read more here.
Keywords: variceal ligation; endoscopic variceal; esophageal obstruction; complete esophageal ... See more keywords