A controlled trial conducted by researchers in Taiwan suggests that a combination of band ligation and nadolol may not be the most effective prophylaxis for first variceal bleeding resulting from ...
A 44-year-old man presented with hematemesis. The patient has a history of hepatitis C and alcohol-related cirrhosis. He has had multiple episodes of hematemesis due to esophageal variceal bleeding ...
Endoscopic band ligation appears to be safe and effective for the control of variceal bleeding in the esophagus. According to a study by Barker et al., however, complications can result when this ...