Nonselective beta blockers or endoscopic band ligation (EVL) are recommended for primary prophylaxis of variceal bleeding in patients with esophageal varices. However, it has been found that ...

Portal hypertension is a life-threatening complication of cirrhosis and results in the development of esophagogastric varices and/or ... either nonselective β-blockers or EBL, the study by ...