PROPRANOLOL PLUS LIGATION REDUCES RECURRENCE OF ESOPHAGEAL VARICES?

Summary

This prospective randomized controlled trial will compare endoscopic band ligation (EBL) with propranolol and EBL alone in primary prophylaxis of variceal bleeding among cirrhotic patients with high-risk varices.

Timeline

Start

2008-06

Primary completion

2011-06

Completion

2011-06

Drugs

Indications