Nonselective beta blockers or endoscopic band ligation (EVL) are recommended for primary prophylaxis of variceal bleeding in patients with esophageal varices. However, it has been found that ...

Introduction: Endoscopic obliteration of esophageal varices by endoscopic variceal ligation (EVL ... number of sessions and number of bands used) in patients who rebled following secondary ...

Esophageal capsule endoscopy for screening and surveillance of esophageal varices in patients with portal hypertension. Hepatology 47 , 1595–1603 (2008). Article Google Scholar ...

These have included better endoscopic techniques with the widespread availability of video endoscopy, establishment of variceal band ligation, availability of ... deal specifically with the management ...

Development of esophageal and gastric varices is a well-known sequela of portal hypertension ... 1 NSBBs reduce the portosystemic gradient (PSG) and endoscopic band ligation (EBL) acts locally on the ...