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World J Clin Cases. Jan 26, 2021; 9(3): 521-527
Published online Jan 26, 2021. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i3.521
Published online Jan 26, 2021. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i3.521
Role of argon plasma coagulation in treatment of esophageal varices
Ying Song, Yuan Feng, Li-Hui Sun, Bo-Jiang Zhang, Hong-Juan Yao, Jing-Gui Qiao, Shu-Fen Zhang, Department of Gastroenterology, Xi’an Gaoxin Hospital, Xi'an 710032, Shaanxi Province, China
Ping Zhang, Bin Liu, Department of Clinical Medical Affair, Erbe China Ltd., Shanghai 200336, China
Author contributions: Song Y, Feng Y, Sun LH and Liu B carried out the studies, participated in collecting the data, and drafted the manuscript; Qiao JG, Zhang SF, and Zhang P participated in manuscript design; Zhang BJ and Yao HJ searched the references and helped to draft the manuscript; all authors read and approved the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Ying Song, MSc, Research Associate, Department of Gastroenterology, Xi’an Gaoxin Hospital, No. 16 South Tuanjie Road, Xi'an 710032, Shaanxi Province, China. song_ying20@21cn.com
Received: June 30, 2020
Peer-review started: June 30, 2020
First decision: July 28, 2020
Revised: August 13, 2020
Accepted: November 29, 2020
Article in press: November 29, 2020
Published online: January 26, 2021
Peer-review started: June 30, 2020
First decision: July 28, 2020
Revised: August 13, 2020
Accepted: November 29, 2020
Article in press: November 29, 2020
Published online: January 26, 2021
Core Tip
Core Tip: Considering the current relevant research results, argon plasma coagulation has considerable efficacy and safety in the treatment of esophageal varices.