Variceal bleeding is the last step in a chain of events initiated by an increase in portal
pressure, followed by the development and progressive dilation of varices until these finally …

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 …

Background Non‐selective beta‐blockers are used as a first‐line treatment for primary
prevention in patients with medium‐to high‐risk oesophageal varices. The effect of non …

The management of portal hypertension should be based on an updated knowledge of its
natural history. Portal hypertension is an almost unavoidable complication of cirrhosis, and it …

Despite publication of several randomized trials of prophylactic variceal ligation, the effect
on bleeding–related outcomes is unclear. We performed a meta–analysis of the trials, as …

In this randomized controlled multicenter trial, we compared endoscopic variceal banding
ligation (VBL) with propranolol (PPL) for primary prophylaxis of variceal bleeding. One …

Background: The treatment effects of primary prophylactic endoscopic variceal ligation are
unclear. Aim: To compare the treatment effects of endoscopic variceal ligation and β …

Variceal bleeding is one of the most serious complications of portal hypertension. The
driving force for the development of varices is an increase in portal pressure. As portal …

Elective esophageal variceal ligation (EVL) is performed to decrease the risk of variceal
hemorrhage. Side effects of EVL include hemorrhage, chest pain, dysphagia, and …

The evidence that endoscopic band ligation (EBL) has greater efficacy and fewer side
effects than endoscopic injection sclerotherapy has renewed interest in endoscopic …