Open AccessPropofol vs midazolam sedation for elective endoscopy in patients with cirrhosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Author(s) -
John Alexander Lata Guacho,
Diogo Turiani Hourneaux de Moura,
Igor Braga Ribeiro,
Alberto Machado da Ponte Neto,
Shailendra Singh,
Marina Tucci,
Wanderley Marques Bernardo,
Eduardo Guimarães Hourneaux de Moura
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
world journal of gastrointestinal endoscopy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1948-5190
DOI - 10.4253/wjge.v12.i8.241
Subject(s) - medicine , propofol , midazolam , sedation , randomized controlled trial , meta analysis , anesthesia , adverse effect , cirrhosis , systematic review , medline , surgery , political science , law
Patients with cirrhosis frequently require sedation for elective endoscopic procedures. Several sedation protocols are available, but choosing an appropriate sedative in patients with cirrhosis is challenging.