Individual research recommendation details

Recommendation ID

NG50/1

Question

What is the effectiveness and cost effectiveness of endoscopic variceal band ligation plus a non-selective beta-blocker compared with either of these interventions alone for preventing variceal bleeding in adults with cirrhosis and medium or large oesophageal varices? 

Any explanatory notes
(if applicable)

For a short explanation of why the committee made this recommendation for research, see the rationale section on preventing bleeding from medium or large oesophageal varices .

Full details of the evidence and the committee's discussion are in evidence review A: clinical and cost effectiveness of non-selective beta-blockers and endoscopic variceal band ligation for the primary prevention of bleeding in people with oesophageal varices due to cirrhosis.

Source guidance details

Comes from guidance

Cirrhosis in over 16s: assessment and management

Number

NG50

Date issued

July 2016

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