J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 2022 Jun 16. Epub 2022 Jun 16.
Hépatologie et Transplantation Hépatique Pédiatriques, Centre de référence de l'atrésie des voies biliaires et des cholestases génétiques, FSMR FILFOIE, ERN RARE LIVER, Hôpital Bicêtre, AP-HP, Université Paris-Saclay, Hépatinov, Inserm U 1193, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France and Radiologie pédiatrique, Hôpital Bicêtre, AP-HP, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France.
Objectives: Primary prophylaxis of bleeding is debated in children with gastroesophageal varices; one of the reasons is the limited number of studies concerning its efficacy and safety. We report our experience with endoscopic primary prophylaxis.
Methods: From 2006 to 2019, 145 children (median age, 3. Read More