Comparative safety and efficacy of endoscopic band ligation and variceal obturation for gastric varices: Systematic review and meta-analysis
Usama Tufail·Iman Osman Abufatima·Aleena Ihtasham·Fahad Amin·Muhammad Talha Khan·Fazia Khattak·Taha Alam·Amna Iman·Eeman Afroz·Hina Aslam·Ahtisam Akbar Khan·Tooba Fida·Eman Khalid
BACKGROUND Gastric variceal hemorrhage (GVH) is among the most life-threatening complications of portal hypertension. Endoscopic variceal ligation (EVL) and cyanoacrylate injection (endoscopic variceal obturation) are the main endoscopic options for hemostasis, but their comparative efficacy and safety remain debated due to variable evidence. AIM To investigate the safety and efficacy of endoscopic band ligation vs endoscopic variceal obturation in the management of gastric varices. METHODS PubM