Predictive factors for the eradication of esophageal varices in cirrhotic patient undergoing endoscopic band ligation
Background and aim: Esophageal varices are among the most serious
consequences of portal hypertension, the rate of bleeding per
year reaches 15% and the rate of mortality reaches 30%. The gold
standard for their treatment consists of endoscopic band ligation
(EBL), whether or not associated with non-selective beta-blockers.
The aims of the study were to:
1. Highlight the basal characteristics that allow the distinction of
patients who achieve the eradication from those whose in whom
treatment fails;