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Bleeding Esophageal Varices Learning Center

Prevention could include:
Treating the causes of liver disease may prevent bleeding. Preventive treatment of varices with medications such as beta blockers or with endoscopic banding may help prevent bleeding. Liver transplantation should be considered for some patients.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 20, 2008
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