Endoscopic variceal ligation as primary prophylaxis for upper GI bleeding in children

Variceal hemorrhage can be a life-threatening adverse event of chronic liver disease. In contrast to the well described guidelines for the management of portal hypertension (PH) in adults, there is limited evidence about the optimal prophylactic management of variceal bleeding in children. The study was carried out to assess the efficacy of endoscopic variceal ligation (EVL) as primary prophylaxis to prevent upper GI bleeding in children with PH.

Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - February 27, 2020 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Jes ús Quintero Bernabeu, Javier Juampérez, Maria Mercadal-Hally, Mauricio Larrarte King, Juan Ortega, José A. Molino, Monder Abu-Suboh, Joan Dot, Rosario Nuño, Núria Montferrer, Josep Ramon Armengol, Ramón Charco Source Type: research