Less is more in octreotide therapy for esophageal variceal hemorrhage

After the procedure, patients are then treated with octreotide therapy, typically for 3 to 5 days. Current guidelines recommend at least 3 days of octreotide treatment.

"Sometimes in medicine, less is more," said Rockey. "This is one of those instances where real evidence shines through."

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Medical University of South Carolina

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