title: Variceal band ligation versus propranolol for primary prophylaxis of variceal bleeding in cirrhosis.
authors.affiliation: Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI 53226, USA.
authors.forename: Samer
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Gawrieh
authors.forename: Reza
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Shaker
mesh_terms: D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004932:Esophageal and Gastric Varices / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D008026:Ligation / Q000295:instrumentation*; D008103:Liver Cirrhosis / Q000150:complications*; D011433:Propranolol / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D055502:Secondary Prevention; D015996:Survival Rate; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; D011433:Propranolol