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Selective versus non-selective shunts for the prevention of variceal rebleeding

To assess the benefits and harms of any type of selective shunt versus any type of non-selective shunt for the prevention of oesophagogastric variceal rebleeding in people with portal hypertension.

This is a protocol.

Health topics:

Gastroenterology & hepatology > Abdominal surgery > Prevention of adverse events

Gastroenterology & hepatology > Liver disorders > Liver surgery

Gastroenterology & hepatology > Liver disorders > Primary biliary cirrhosis

Gastroenterology & hepatology > Varices (oesophageal or gastric) > Recurrent bleeding

Published:

7 November 2019

Authors:

Ede CJ, Ede R, Brand M

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Ede CJ, Ede R, Brand M. Selective versus non-selective shunts for the prevention of variceal rebleeding. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2019, Issue 11. Art. No.: CD013471. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD013471