Outcome of post esophageal variceal band ligation with Sucralfate plus Proton pump inhibitor vs. Proton pump inhibitor alone in cirrhotic patients
Not Applicable
- Conditions
- Portal hyperternsion related UGI bleeding
- Registration Number
- JPRN-UMIN000035296
- Lead Sponsor
- Bir Hospital National Academy of Medical sciences
- Brief Summary
Post EBL ulcer formation is universal phenomenon and using additional sucralfate in a patient who is already taking PPI may not be more effective in reducing the number and size of ulcers and just add to the cost of therapy. Low albumin is the predictor of multiple ulcer formation after esophageal band ligation.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Complete: follow-up complete
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 58
Inclusion Criteria
Not provided
Exclusion Criteria
1. Patients presenting with fundal varices. 2. Patients who had been subjected to injection sclerotherapy sessions or having endoscopically confirmed pre-existing oesophageal ulcers. 3. Patients with co- morbidities like diabetes, bleeding disorders, heart failure, chronic kidney disease and malignancy
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
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- Secondary Outcome Measures
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