S1475: Endoscopic Variceal Ligation (EVL) Alone Versus Endoscopic Variceal Ligation Plus Propranolol in Variceal Bleeding Prophylaxis in Cirrhotic Patients

Bleeding from esophagogastric varices is a major complication of portal hypertension. Beta-blockers are a well-established cornerstone of portal hypertension treatment. Band ligation is the best endoscopic treatment to prevent esophageal variceal bleeding. The exact benefit of beta-blocker association to band ligation remains to be defined.