Recurrent Hematemesis From Downhill Esophageal Varices: A Therapeutic Challenge for Gastroenterologists

Downhill or upper esophageal varices have an etiology that differs from that of the “uphill” varices secondary to portal hypertension. Approximately 0.1% of all cases of variceal hemorrhage are due to downhill varices. The underlying etiology is obstruction of the superior vena cava (SVC) which resu...

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Autores principales: Ali, Hassam, Sarfraz, Shiza, Sarfraz, Abeera
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Cureus 2021
Materias:
Cardiology
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8038912/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33859896
http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.13840

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8038912/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33859896
http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.13840

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