Abstract
Drugs, bands, and shunts have all been used in the treatment of varices and variceal hemorrhage and have resulted in improved outcomes. However, the specific use of each of these therapies depends on the setting (primary or secondary prophylaxis, treatment of AVH) and on patient characteristics. The indications for each are summarized in Table 4.
Publication types
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Review
MeSH terms
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Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / therapeutic use
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Drug Therapy, Combination
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Endoscopy, Digestive System
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Esophageal and Gastric Varices / drug therapy
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Esophageal and Gastric Varices / prevention & control
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Esophageal and Gastric Varices / surgery
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Esophageal and Gastric Varices / therapy*
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Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / therapy
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Humans
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Portacaval Shunt, Surgical
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Portasystemic Shunt, Transjugular Intrahepatic
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Secondary Prevention
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Vasoconstrictor Agents / therapeutic use
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Vasodilator Agents / therapeutic use
Substances
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Adrenergic beta-Antagonists
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Vasoconstrictor Agents
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Vasodilator Agents