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Published in: Hepatology International 2/2024

23-12-2023 | Esophageal Varices | Letter to the Editor

Editorial: The safety profile of endoscopic variceal ligation in patients with esophageal varices. Authors’ reply

Authors: N. Pfisterer, M. Schwarz, C. Madl, M. Mandorfer, T. Reiberger

Published in: Hepatology International | Issue 2/2024

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We appreciate the valuable thoughts on our study demonstrating that endoscopic band ligation (EBL) is safe, even in patients with low platelet count and high INR. [1]. …
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Title
Editorial: The safety profile of endoscopic variceal ligation in patients with esophageal varices. Authors’ reply
Authors
N. Pfisterer
M. Schwarz
C. Madl
M. Mandorfer
T. Reiberger
Publication date
23-12-2023
Publisher
Springer India
Published in
Hepatology International / Issue 2/2024
Print ISSN: 1936-0533
Electronic ISSN: 1936-0541
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12072-023-10617-7

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