Study Status: Recruiting
Recruit Status: Recruiting
Study Type: Interventional
Official Title: Banding Ligation Plus Propranolol Versus Banding Ligation to Prevent Rebleeding of Esophageal Varices
Brief Summary: Esophageal variceal bleeding is a severe complication of portal hypertension. Banding ligation plus non-selective beta-blockers is the current recommendation for prevention of recurrent bleeding. However, the optimal duration of use of non-selective beta-blockers is not well defined. This study aims at comparing the rebleeding rate and adverse effects in patients using or without using propranolol after eradication of esophageal varices.