A Trial of Ligation Plus Nadolol Versus Nadolol Alone in the Prophylaxis of First Variceal Bleeding in Cirrhosis
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2009-05-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The value of banding ligation plus beta blocker in the prophylaxis of first episodes of
variceal bleeding has not yet been evaluated. This study was conducted to compare the
efficacy and safety of banding ligation plus nadolol versus nadolol in the prophylaxis of
first bleeding in cirrhotic patients with high-risk esophageal varices.