Abstract:Background
There has always been a debate on the optimal timing of endoscopy in patients with acute variceal bleeding (AVB).
Objective
This study aimed to examine the relation between the timing of endoscopy and the short-term outcomes of patients with AVB.
Methods
Patients with AVB who underwent endoscopy within 24 h after admission at our tertiary care center from 2014 to 2022 were evaluated retrosp… Show more
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