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World J Gastroenterol. Apr 7, 2015; 21(13): 3888-3892
Published online Apr 7, 2015. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i13.3888
Published online Apr 7, 2015. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i13.3888
Esophageal variceal pressure influence on the effect of ligation
Zhi-Qun Li, En-Qiang LingHu, Qi-Yang Huang, Yong-Wei Zhao, Department of Hepatology and Gastroenterology, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
Zhi-Qun Li, Min Hu, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Chinese PLA 261 Hospital, Beijing 100094, China
Wei-Min Li, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Pinggu District Hospital, Beijing 101200, China
Author contributions: LingHu EQ designed this research; Li ZQ performed this research, participated in the design, and drafted the manuscript; Hu M and Li WM carried out this research; Huang QY and Zhao YW participated in its design and coordination; all authors read and approved the final manuscript.
Supported by Special Financial Grant from the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation, No. 2012T50868; and Beijing Municipal Committee and Municipal Government Priority Access to the District Project of Emergency Startup Funds, No. Z111107056811048.
Correspondence to: En-Qiang LingHu, MD, Professor, Chief Physician, Department of Hepatology and Gastroenterology, Chinese PLA General Hospital, No. 28 Fuxing Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100853, China. linghuenqiang@vip.sina.com
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Received: August 24, 2014
Peer-review started: August 24, 2014
First decision: September 27, 2014
Revised: October 13, 2014
Accepted: December 5, 2014
Article in press: December 8, 2014
Published online: April 7, 2015
Processing time: 226 Days and 6.1 Hours
Peer-review started: August 24, 2014
First decision: September 27, 2014
Revised: October 13, 2014
Accepted: December 5, 2014
Article in press: December 8, 2014
Published online: April 7, 2015
Processing time: 226 Days and 6.1 Hours
Core Tip
Core tip: This study aims to explore the factors influencing rebleeding after endoscopic variceal ligation, and provide the theoretic basis for prevention and reduction of rebleeding after the procedure.