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Kundumadam Shanker, Phatharacharukul Parkpoom, Reinhart Kathryn, Yousef Andrew, Shamseddeen Hani, Pike Francis, Patidar Kavish R., Gromski Mark, Chalasani Naga, Orman Eric S.
Studies
Abstract
Elective therapeutic endoscopy is an important component of care of cirrhotic patients, but there are concerns regarding the risk of bleeding. This study examined the incidence, risk factors, and outcomes of bleeding after endoscopic variceal ligation (EVL), colonoscopic polypectomy, and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography with sphincterotomy in cirrhotic patients.