Variceal band ligation versus beta-blockers for primary prevention of variceal bleeding: a meta-analysis

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Category Structured summary of systematic reviews
JournalDatabase of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects (DARE)
Year 2008
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The authors concluded that variceal band ligation reduces the risk of a first variceal bleed and adverse events leading to treatment discontinuation compared with beta-blockers in patients with oesphageal varices. Despite limitations in the search and reporting of review methods, overall, the authors’ conclusions appear reliable.
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First added on: Jan 19, 2012