Predicting the risk of early bleeding following endoscopic variceal ligation in cirrhotic patients with computed tomography
Hwaseong Ryu,
Tae Un Kim,
Ki Tae Yoon
et al.
Abstract:Background
Life-threatening bleeding following endoscopic variceal ligation (EVL) in patients with cirrhosis rarely can occur. The present study aimed to evaluate the performance of computed tomography (CT) in predicting the risk of early bleeding following EVL in cirrhotic patients.
Methods
We retrospectively investigated 285 cirrhotic patients who had undergone EVL. EVL was performed for prophylaxis or acute variceal bleeding. The patients were c… Show more
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