Beta-Adrenergic–Antagonist Drugs in the Prevention of Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Patients with Cirrhosis and Esophageal Varices
Authors:
- Paul CalèsPCPaul Calès
- Linda PastaLPLinda Pasta
- Gaetano IdeoGIGaetano Ideo
- Jean-Pierre PascalJPJean-Pierre Pascal
- Luigi PagliaroLPLuigi Pagliaro
- Didier LebrecDLDidier Lebrec
- the Franco–Italian Multicenter Study Group*TGthe Franco–Italian Multicenter Study Group*
Open Access
- 30 May 1991
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Massachusetts Medical Society in New England Journal of Medicine
- Vol. 324 (22) , 1532-1538
Abstract
The value of beta-adrenergic—antagonist drug therapy for the prevention of initial episodes of gastrointestinal bleeding in patients with cirrhosis and esophageal varices is uncertain, both positive and negative study results having been reported.Keywords
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