Endoscopic treatment for gastroesophageal varices in patients with cirrhosis: a survey comparing between developed and developing countries.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In this survey, we compared endoscopists' approach to treatment of gastroesophageal varices (GOV) in patients with cirrhosis between developed and developing countries. The objective of this study was to undertake a comparative analysis of the approaches employed by endoscopists in developed and developing countries with regard to the treatment of GOV in patients with cirrhosis.

Methods

Between Jan 2019 to Aug 2019, we administered a questionnaire-based online survey internationally via e-mail. A total of 148 endoscopists from five countries were invited to participate in the survey, and 93 responses were received (response rate: 62.8%). The questionnaire covered several aspects: characteristics of the respondents, primary prophylactics, endoscopic therapy, and se

SUBMITTER: Zhang W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11910852 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature