Ligation versus propranolol for the primary prophylaxis of variceal bleeding in cirrhosis.

M, Schepke; G, Kleber; D, Nürnberg; J, Willert; L, Koch; W, Veltzke-Schlieker; C, Hellerbrand; J, Kuth; S, Schanz; S, Kahl; WE, Fleig; T, Sauerbruch

doi:10.1002/hep.20284

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Ligation versus propranolol for the primary prophylaxis of variceal bleeding in cirrhosis.

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Schepke M

Kleber G

Nürnberg D

Abstract

In this randomized controlled multicenter trial, we compared endoscopic variceal banding ligation (VBL) with propranolol (PPL) for primary prophylaxis of variceal bleeding. One hundred fifty-two cirrhotic patients with 2 or more esophageal varices (diameter >5 mm) without prior bleeding were randomi...

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