Vasopressin/nitroglycerin infusion vs. esophageal tamponade in the treatment of acute variceal bleeding: A randomized controlled trial
Josep Teres, Ramon Planas, Julia Panes, Joan Manel Salmeron, Antoni Mas, Jaime Bosch, Covadonga Llorente, Josep Viver, Faust Feu, Joan Rodés – 1 June 1990 – Vasopressin infusion and esophageal tamponade are still widely used to arrest variceal bleeding, but no objective evidence exists on the superiority of either of the two procedures.