Jalan, R A randomized trial comparing transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic stent-shunt with variceal band ligation in the prevention of rebleeding from esophageal varices. [electronic resource] - Hepatology (Baltimore, Md.) Nov 1997 - 1115-22 p. digital Publication Type: Clinical Trial; Comparative Study; Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial ISSN: 0270-9139 Standard No.: 10.1002/hep.510260505 doi Subjects--Topical Terms: AdolescentAdultAgedBrain Diseases--complicationsEsophageal Diseases--prevention & controlEsophageal and Gastric Varices--complicationsFemaleHealth Care CostsHemorrhage--prevention & controlHumansInfections--etiologyLength of StayLigation--economicsMaleMiddle AgedPortasystemic Shunt, Transjugular Intrahepatic--adverse effectsPostoperative ComplicationsRecurrence