Lack of effect of propranolol in the prevention of large oesophageal varices in patients with cirrhosis

1999149 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Paul Calès · Université d'Angers

Frédéric Oberti

Abstract

This trial suggests that propranolol administration cannot be recommended for the prevention of the development of large oesophageal varices in patients with cirrhosis; thus other studies are needed in selected subgroups of patients.

Topics & Keywords

Liver Disease and Transplantation Organ Transplantation Techniques and Outcomes Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: European Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology

Volume 11, Issue 7, pp. 741-741

DOI: 10.1097/00042737-199907000-00011

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