Banding Versus Propranolol for Primary Prophylaxis of Variceal Bleeding
Status:
Terminated
Trial end date:
1969-12-31
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Whether beta-blockers or banding is the best therapy for primary prophylaxis of variceal
bleeding is subject to debate. A randomized comparison between the two treatments was
performed in candidates for liver transplantation. Patients with Child B and C cirrhosis with
high risk varices and no previous variceal bleeding are randomized to propranolol or variceal
bleeding. Primary end point is variceal bleeding