Esophageal balloon tamponade versus esophageal stent in controlling acute refractory variceal bleeding: A multicenter randomized, controlled trial
Abstract
Balloon tamponade is recommended only as a “bridge” to definitive therapy in patients with cirrhosis and massive or refractory esophageal variceal bleeding (EVB), but is frequently associated with rebleeding and severe complications. Preliminary, noncontrolled data suggest that a self‐expandable, esophageal covered metal stent (SX‐ELLA Danis; Ella‐CS, Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic) may be an effective and safer alternative to balloon tamponade....
Paper Details
Title
Esophageal balloon tamponade versus esophageal stent in controlling acute refractory variceal bleeding: A multicenter randomized, controlled trial
Published Date
Jan 14, 2016
Journal
Volume
63
Issue
6
Pages
1957 - 1967
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