A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Band Ligation and Cyanoacrylate Injection for Esophageal Varices

Endoscopic Treatment of Esophageal Varices in Advanced Liver Disease Patients: a Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Band Ligation and Cyanoacrylate Injection

Compare VBL and cyanoacrylate injection (CI) in the treatment of EV in patients with advanced liver disease regarding eradication, bleeding, mortality, complication and recurrence rates.

Inclusion Criteria:

• advanced liver disease (Child-Pugh ≥ 8 points)
• medium and/or large esophageal varices

Exclusion Criteria:

• prior endoscopic treatment.
• history of shunt operation