Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology (Jan 2006)
Acute Management and Secondary Prophylaxis of Esophageal Variceal Bleeding: A Western Canadian Survey
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Acute esophageal variceal bleeding (EVB) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with liver cirrhosis. Guidelines have been published in 1997; however, variability in the acute management and prevention of EVB rebleeding may occur.