Table 2.
Comparison of Endoscopic Findings between the Maximal and Minimal EVL Groups
| Variable | Maximal EVL (n=681) | Minimal EVL (n=692) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bleeding source | 0.624 | ||
| Esophageal varix | 562 (82.5) | 564 (81.5) | |
| Gastric varix | 119 (17.5) | 128 (18.5) | |
| Endoscopic classification | <0.001 | ||
| Active variceal bleeding | 265 (38.9) | 461 (66.6) | |
| High-risk stigmata | 416 (61.1) | 231 (33.4) | |
| Grade of varix | <0.001 | ||
| F1 | 37 (5.4) | 101 (14.6) | |
| F2 | 348 (51.1) | 364 (52.6) | |
| F3 | 296 (43.5) | 227 (32.8) | |
| Upper margin of varix | 0.080 | ||
| Stomach cardia | 16 (2.3) | 15 (2.2) | |
| Lower esophagus | 138 (20.3) | 164 (23.7) | |
| Mid esophagus | 387 (56.8) | 405 (58.5) | |
| Upper esophagus | 140 (20.6) | 108 (15.6) | |
| Color of varix | 0.418 | ||
| Blue | 638 (93.7) | 656 (94.8) | |
| White | 43 (6.3) | 36 (5.2) | |
| Red color sign | 606 (89.0) | 575 (83.1) | 0.002 |
| Total procedure time, min | 15.1±9.4 | 11.4±9.3 | <0.001 |
Data are presented as number (%) or mean±SD.
EVL, endoscopic variceal ligation.