The American journal of gastroenterology
One versus five days of octreotide infusion for acute esophageal variceal bleeding: a randomized controlled trial.
Sakkarin Chirapongsathorn, Arunchai Chang, Suppakorn Malikhao, Dhanusorn Wanichagool, Witsarut Manasirisuk, Uayporn Kaosombatwattana, Attapon Rattanasupar, Nuttida Polpanich, Phadet Noophun, Anuchit Suksamai, Kanit Bunnag
Published: 202510.14309/ajg.0000000000003791
Abstract
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: The optimal duration of octreotide infusion for esophageal variceal bleeding remains unclear. We aimed to compare the efficacy of 1-day versus 5-day octreotide infusion combined with endoscopic therapy, with the primary outcome o…
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