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DAVIDSON , Brian R

Last name: DAVIDSON

First name: Brian R

2021 (v1)

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Primary prevention of variceal bleeding in people with oesophageal varices due to liver cirrhosis: a network meta-analysis

Roccarina, Davide Best, Lawrence MJ Freeman, Suzanne C

BackgroundApproximately 40% to 95% of people with cirrhosis have oesophageal varices. About 15% to 20% of oesophageal varices bleed in about one to three years. There are several different treatments to prevent bleeding, including: beta-blockers, endoscopic sclerotherapy, and variceal band ligation. However, there is uncertainty surrounding...

Uploaded on: September 29, 2024
2021 (v1)

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Secondary prevention of variceal bleeding in adults with previous oesophageal variceal bleeding due to decompensated liver cirrhosis: a network meta-analysis

Plaz Torres, Maria Corina Best, Lawrence MJ Freeman, Suzanne C

BackgroundApproximately 40% to 95% of people with cirrhosis have oesophageal varices. About 15% to 20% of oesophageal varices bleed in about one to three years of diagnosis. Several different treatments are available, which include endoscopic sclerotherapy, variceal band ligation, beta-blockers, transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt...

Uploaded on: September 29, 2024