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World J Gastroenterol. Mar 14, 2015; 21(10): 3100-3108
Published online Mar 14, 2015. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i10.3100
Published online Mar 14, 2015. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i10.3100
Outcomes | Studies, | Patients, | OR (95%CI) | Heterogeneity |
n | n | |||
Development of large varices | 3 | 569 | 1.95 (0.73-5.24) | I² = 74% |
P = 0.18 | P = 0.02 | |||
First bleeding | 4 | 624 | 0.96 (0.37-2.54) | I² = 0% |
P = 0.94 | P = 0.42 | |||
Death | 3 | 569 | 0.79 (0.43-1.43) | I² = 0% |
P = 0.43 | P = 0.65 | |||
Adverse events | 3 | 569 | 2.68 (1.33-5.43) | I² = 24% |
P = 0.01 | P = 0.27 |
- Citation: Qi XS, Bao YX, Bai M, Xu WD, Dai JN, Guo XZ. Nonselective beta-blockers in cirrhotic patients with no or small varices: A meta-analysis. World J Gastroenterol 2015; 21(10): 3100-3108
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v21/i10/3100.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v21.i10.3100