8mm-TIPS Versus Endoscopic Variceal Ligation (EVL) Plus Propranolol for Prevention of Variceal Rebleeding
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Unknown status
Trial end date:
2020-06-01
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Summary
The aim of this study was to conduct a prospective randomized trial to compare TIPS with 8mm
expanded polytetrafluoroethylene(ePTFE)-covered stents and endoscopic variceal ligation plus
propranolol for the prevention of recurrent esophageal variceal bleeding.