Table 4 Time intervals and applied ligation bands.
From: Differences in bleeding behavior after endoscopic band ligation: a retrospective analysis
| Â | Elective ligation | Ligations for acute bleeding control |
|---|---|---|
Duration of hospital stay after ligation (days) | 12,4 ± 8,4 | 15.1 ± 10.9 |
Time interval between ligation and next endoscopy (days) | 7.4 ± 3.0 | 6.6 ± 3.5 |
Time interval to detected band drop-off (days) | 9.3 ± 4.8 | 9.2 ± 4.8 |
Avarage number of applied rubber bands per patient and sessions | 6.1 ± 2.7 | 6.1 ± 2.7 |