Efficacy and Safety of Endoscopic Injection of Fibrin Sealant Versus Endoscopic Ligature for Bleeding Esophageal Varices

Summary

The purpose of this study was to assess whether endoscopic sclerotherapy with Fibrin Sealant was superior to ligature, with or without Polidocanol, in achieving hemostasis in bleeding esophageal varices and preventing rebleeding. Therapeutic success was defined as survival of the first seven days without clinically significant bleeding.

Timeline

Start

2000-12

Primary completion

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Completion

2004-01

Drugs

Indications