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World J Gastrointest Surg. Dec 27, 2021; 13(12): 1651-1659
Published online Dec 27, 2021. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v13.i12.1651
Published online Dec 27, 2021. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v13.i12.1651
Table 2 Main outcomes in the two groups, n (%)
| Characteristic | PPI group (n = 401) | PPI + APG group (n = 377) | P value |
| Early rebleeding | 30 (7.48) | 9 (2.39) | 0.001 |
| Source of rebleeding | |||
| Esophageal ulcer | 16 (3.99) | 5 (1.33) | 0.022 |
| Esophageal varices | 14 (3.49) | 4 (1.06) | 0.024 |
| 6-wk mortality | 0 | 0 | 1.000 |
- Citation: Zhang ZL, Peng MS, Chen ZM, Long T, Wang LS, Xu ZL. Effect of aluminum phosphate gel on prevention of early rebleeding after ligation of esophageal variceal hemorrhage. World J Gastrointest Surg 2021; 13(12): 1651-1659
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-9366/full/v13/i12/1651.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4240/wjgs.v13.i12.1651