The EUS-guided combined therapy of coilingand 2-octyl-cyanoacrylate in patients with gastric varices reduced rebleeding and need for reintervention in comparison to EUS-guided coiling alone.The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy of the primary prophylaxis of GOV II and IGV I with the EUS combined therapy versus beta blocker therapy in patients GOV II and IGV that have never bleed.
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Bleeding rate secondary to gastric varices
Timeframe: 12 months
Mortality secondary to gastrointestinal bleeding
Timeframe: 12 months