Year: 1989
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: The efficacy of and complication rates associated with balloon tamponade have been reported from centres experienced in using the procedure.'3This prospective survey was carried out to assess the value and complica- tion rates of balloon tamponade when used in hospitals with limited experience of managing acute variceal bleeding.
Source: BMJ
Authors: P. Vlavianos, A. E. Gimson, D. Westaby, R. Williams
Institutions: King's College Hospital, King's College London
Language: English
Subfield: Hepatology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W2015748746