Publication Name	World Journal of Hepatology
Manuscript ID	7569
Country	Greece

Received	2013-11-25 14:58
Peer-Review Started	2013-11-25 15:02
To Make the First Decision	2014-01-16 08:20
Return for Revision	2014-01-21 19:24
Revised	2014-02-07 20:21
Second Decision	2014-04-11 18:44
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Company Editor-in-Chief	2014-04-11 19:01
Articles in Press	2014-05-23 12:23
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Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Topic Highlights
Article Title	Primary prevention of bleeding from esophageal varices in patients with liver cirrhosis
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Triantos Christos and Kalafateli Maria
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Christos Triantos, MD, Department of Gastroenterology, University Hospital of Patras, D. Stamatopoulou 4, 26504 Patras, Greece. chtriantos@hotmail.com
Key Words	Cirrhosis; Portal hypertension; Esophageal varices; Primary prevention; β-Blockers; Endoscopic band ligation
Core Tip	The significance of primary prevention of bleeding from esophageal varices in patients with liver cirrhosis is major, considering the high mortality rates that accompany the acute bleeding episode. Current management guidelines suggest the use of either non-selective beta-blockers or endoscopic band ligation with same efficacy between them. In this review, we summarize data from randomized clinical trials or prospective studies together with meta-analytical data, when applicable, to present the most updated recommendations on primary prevention of esophageal variceal bleeding.
Publish Date	2014-07-04 18:01
Citation	Triantos C, Kalafateli M. Primary prevention of bleeding from esophageal varices in patients with liver cirrhosis. World J Hepatol 2014; 6(6): 363-369
URL	http://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5182/full/v6/i6/363.htm
DOI	http://dx.doi.org/10.4254/wjh.v6.i6.363

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