title: Is endoscopic band ligation necessary for primary prophylaxis of esophageal varices without high bleeding risks?
authors: Seyfettin
authors: S
authors: Köklü
authors: Osman
authors: O
authors: Yuksel
authors: Sahin
authors: S
authors: Coban
authors: Omer
authors: O
authors: Basar
mesh_terms: D004724:Endoscopy; D004932:Esophageal and Gastric Varices / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D008026:Ligation / Q000379:methods