Endoscopic band ligation (EBL) and nonselective β-blockade are two effective strategies in the primary prevention of variceal bleeding. Meta-analyses have shown an advantage of EBL over ...

EVL is highly effective in obliterating varices. An elastic band is used to strangulate the ... [34] Similarly to sclerotherapy, ligation is performed every 10-14 days until the varices are ...

Nadolol plus isosorbide mononitrate alone or associated with band ligation in the prevention of variceal rebleeding: a multicentre randomized controlled trial. Gut 58 , 1144–1150 (2009).

Beta-blockade should be continued indefinitely. [154] Variceal band ligation has replaced sclerotherapy, as it is better tolerated with fewer side effects and is more efficacious in the secondary ...

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