Development and validation of a scoring system for in-hospital mortality following band ligation in esophageal variceal bleeding.

Chikamasa IchitaTadahiro GotoYohei OkadaHaruki UojimaMasao IwagamiAkiko SasakiSayuri Shimizu

Published in: Digestive endoscopy : official journal of the Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society (2024)

The HOPE-EVL score practically and effectively predicts in-hospital mortality. This score could facilitate the appropriate allocation of resources and effective communication with patients and their families.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors