Variceal bleeding prophylaxis: variceal banding or propranolol.
Van Stiegmann
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GI Tumor and Endocrine Surgery, University of Colorado Health Sciences Centre, Denver 80262, USA.
D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004724:Endoscopy; D004932:Esophageal and Gastric Varices / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D008026:Ligation; D011433:Propranolol / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; D011433:Propranolol