Terlipressin for the treatment of acute variceal bleeding: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

AbstractBackground and aim:Acute variceal bleeding (AVB) is life-threatening. We aimed to systematically review the current evidence regarding the efficacy and safety of terlipressin for AVB in liver cirrhosis.Methods:We searched the PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library databases. The reference list