Endoscopic Primary Prophylaxis to Prevent Bleeding in Children with Esophageal Varices: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Fatima Safira AlatasErvin MonicaLukito OngkoMuzal KadimPublished in: Pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology & nutrition (2023)
Children with high-risk varices who underwent primary prophylaxis were less likely to experience future bleeding episodes and required fewer endoscopic procedures to eradicate the varices than children who underwent secondary prophylaxis.