Record Status This is a systematic review that meets the criteria for inclusion on DARE. Bibliographic details Li L, Yu C, Li Y. Endoscopic band ligation versus pharmacological therapy for variceal bleeding in cirrhosis: a meta-analysis. Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology 2011; 25(3): 147-55 Indexing Status Subject indexing assigned by NLM MeSH Adrenergic beta-Antagonists /therapeutic use; Comparative Effectiveness Research; Endoscopy /methods; Esophageal and Gastric Varices /complications /physiopathology /prevention & Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage /etiology /mortality /physiopathology /therapy; Humans; Isosorbide Dinitrate /analogs & Ligation /adverse effects; Liver Cirrhosis /complications /physiopathology; Primary Prevention; Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; Risk Factors; Secondary Prevention; Treatment Outcome; Vasodilator Agents /therapeutic use; control; derivatives /therapeutic use AccessionNumber 12011003229 Date bibliographic record published 24/08/2011 |