Abstract:Objective
To review the efficacy and safety of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) in gastroesophageal varices (GEVs).
Methods
We searched PubMed MEDLINE, Scopus, and Web of Science for studies that measured the effect of PPI for prophylaxis and treatment of post-band ligation ulcers up to July 20, 2021. We included studies that measured the effect of PPI as treatment or prophylaxis for post-band ligation ulcers; articles that were published in peer-revi… Show more
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