Controlled trial of ligation plus vasoconstrictor versus proton pump inhibitor in the control of acute esophageal variceal bleeding.

Lo, Gin-Ho

Controlled trial of ligation plus vasoconstrictor versus proton pump inhibitor in the control of acute esophageal variceal bleeding. [electronic resource] - Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology Apr 2013 - 684-9 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

1440-1746

10.1111/jgh.12107 doi


2-Pyridinylmethylsulfinylbenzimidazoles--adverse effects
Adult
Aged
Combined Modality Therapy
Esophageal and Gastric Varices--mortality
Esophagoscopy
Female
Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage--mortality
Hemostasis
Humans
Ligation
Lypressin--adverse effects
Male
Middle Aged
Omeprazole--adverse effects
Pantoprazole
Proton Pump Inhibitors--adverse effects
Recurrence
Somatostatin--adverse effects
Terlipressin
Treatment Outcome
Vasoconstrictor Agents--adverse effects