Self-expanding metal stents versus TIPS in treatment of refractory bleeding esophageal varices: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Background and study aims  Refractory and recurrent esophageal variceal (EV) bleeding can be life threatening. Self-expanding metal stents (SEMS) have been used as a “bridge” therapy. However, their role in the treatment protocol is not established due to paucity in data. Methods  We searched multip...

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Autores principales: Mohan, Babu P., Chandan, Saurabh, Khan, Shahab R., Kotagiri, Rajesh, Kassab, Lena L., Olaiya, Babatunde, Ponnada, Suresh, Ofosu, Andrew, Adler, Douglas G.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: © Georg Thieme Verlag KG 2020
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7035032/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32118103
http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/a-1067-4563

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7035032/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32118103
http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/a-1067-4563

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