Journal of hepatology
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Journal of hepatology · Jun 2011
Randomized Controlled TrialPrimary prophylaxis of gastric variceal bleeding comparing cyanoacrylate injection and beta-blockers: a randomized controlled trial.
Gastric variceal bleeding is severe and is associated with high mortality. We compared the efficacy of cyanoacrylate injection and beta-blockers in primary prophylaxis of gastric variceal bleeding. ⋯ Primary prophylaxis is recommended in patients with large and high risk gastric varices to reduce the risk of first bleeding and mortality. Cyanoacrylate injection is more effective than beta-blocker therapy in preventing first gastric variceal bleeding.
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Journal of hepatology · Jun 2011
Comment Letter Randomized Controlled TrialPropofol in patients with cirrhosis and minimal hepatic encephalopathy.